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New Arkansas Rail Plan Aims to Boost Freight, Passenger Services by 2025Lock Icon

Arkansas will refresh its rail plan in 2025, addressing freight, safety, passenger rail upgrades, and federal funding opportunities to boost rail infrastructure.

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Addressing a Shortage (Editorial)

Providing a second path to aspiring CPAs is worth considering in a time of shortage.

The Dumbest Thing Ever (Gwen Moritz Commentary)

The United States should stop spending 3 cents each to mint pennies that will never be used.

Vocational Training Gains Ground in Arkansas with Issue 1’s ApprovalLock Icon

Mark Moreland believes Issue 1’s passage will boost respect for vocational education, with 90% voter approval allowing lottery funds for technical school scholarships.

Construction / Government & Politics / Real Estate

Rogers Revamps Zoning to Foster Mixed-Use Developments and Reduce Urban SprawlLock Icon

Rogers' new Unified Development Code aims to reduce sprawl, streamline development, and transform the city into a connected, sustainable "vertical city" downtown. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Public Companies

Walmart’s Warning (Editorial)

Businesspeople need to prepare for potentially higher prices and supply chain disruptions. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Construction / Government & Politics

Jeffrey Nielsen Named President & CEO of the Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce (Super Mover)

Nielsen has spent much of his career in local government and the construction industry. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Construction

Trading Up: Arkansas Looks to Expand Workforce Training with Lottery-Funded Scholarships

Arkansas voters overwhelmingly approved using lottery funds for vocational scholarships, enhancing workforce development in high-demand trades. read more >

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Construction / Energy / Government & Politics

Roaring Storms & Rising Rates

Arkansas AG Tim Griffin opposed Entergy's 4.25% electric rate hike, criticizing its reliance on a formula for yearly increases, while Summit Utilities' rate hike was approved. read more >

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ABPG isn't an easy name to spell out over the phone, but it now officially belongs to the company that owns Arkansas Business Publishing Group.
Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

A Year of Gratitude (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

I’m thankful for all of the changes in the year that was and the ones to come. read more >

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Education / Government & Politics

Students Can Now Apply for Federal College Aid. Officials Hope for a Smoother Rollout This Year

The federal FAFSA form used to apply for college financial aid opened to high school seniors across the nation on Thursday, a year after a disastrous rollout by the Biden administration delayed the application for months. read more >

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Media & Marketing

Growing Arkansas Tourism: Jeff King on State Parks’ Role and Partnerships

Jeff King has been deputy director of Arkansas State Parks since March 2022. read more >

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Industry

Arkansas Transport Sector Sees Signs of Recovery

The freight recession may be easing as industry leaders like J.B. Hunt and ArcBest anticipate recovery, with excess capacity still impacting equilibrium. read more >

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Agriculture & Poultry / Construction / Government & Politics

Trails at Mena Project Gains Preliminary Approval; Delta Heritage Trail on Track for 2025Lock Icon

Two major Arkansas trail projects, the Delta Heritage Trail and the Trails at Mena, are advancing, with plans to enhance biking and outdoor recreation across the state. read more >

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Construction / Insurance / Small Business

Hope Is Not a Strategy (Editorial)

Climate change is real and it’s here. Smart business owners will prepare. read more >

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Industry / Media & Marketing

The Death of the Cold Call (John Tucker Commentary)

Cold calling on the phone is a waste of time and money. Focus on warming up leads first. read more >

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Energy

Staying Out of an Energy Crisis (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Energy concerns are growing, and a diverse approach will keep us ahead of a shortfall. read more >

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Construction / Education / Energy

Scenes From Boyhood for Scenic Hill Solar’s Bill Halter

Climate United, of Bethesda, Maryland, is the green energy coalition that announced a $31.8 million investment in preconstruction financing costs for an 18-array solar development to power the university system. read more >

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Tornado damage in the area of Breckenridge Drive and North Rodney Parham Road in Little Rock on March 31, 2023
Real Estate

Insurance Companies Struggle with Record Losses on Arkansas Church PropertiesLock Icon

Church insurers in Arkansas faced heavy losses in 2023, with Church Mutual Insurance and Brotherhood Mutual Insurance reporting pure direct loss ratios of 197.72% and 141.5%, respectively. read more >

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Media & Marketing

For the Birds (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

Duck season starts this week, and many of us ought to look inward. read more >

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Real Estate / Technology

The LR Port & Jobs (Editorial)

The Port of Little Rock is infrastructure that not only works, but that attracts jobs. read more >

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Industry / Media & Marketing

Arkansas Problem Gambling Council Seeks Increased Funding as Calls for Help Surge

This year, the number of calls to the nonprofit hotline, 1-800-Gambler, is expected to be up 5% from last year’s total of about 7,000 calls, said Vena Schexnayder, founder of the organization. The nearly 7,000 calls the APGC received in 2023 was an increase of 22% from 2022. read more >

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Banking & Finance / Industry / Media & Marketing

Consider Hiring People With Disabilities (Jeff Dern Commentary)

Businesses that hire people with disabilities are better for it in a multitude of ways. read more >

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