Royalty Ruling Lets Lithium Plans Roll On
State regulators set a 2.5% royalty rate for lithium, clearing the way for Standard Lithium’s $1.5 billion project and a new energy era in south Arkansas. read more >
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Pardon Me (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Prison and a pardon don’t seem to have changed Jeremy Hutchinson. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Promotions Announced at Legacy Capital, Lexicon, UAMS & AECC (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers highlights leadership changes and new hires across Arkansas in banking, health care, construction, education, and more. read more >
Digital Equity for Rural Arkansas (Editorial)
Arkansas state government should consider stepping up its rural broadband efforts. read more >
State Seeks to Block Garland County Businessman From Discharging $850K in Investor Debts
Arkansas regulators want a judge to block Garland County businessman Larry Joe Rucker from wiping out nearly $850,000 in debts, alleging he misled investors and used their money to gamble. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Promotions Announced at CTEH, Cadence Bank & Powers of Arkansas (Movers & Shakers)
This week’s Movers & Shakers features promotions, new hires, and honors across Arkansas in finance, education, health care, and more.
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Economic Indigestion (Editorial)
President Trump’s suggestion that Walmart absorb his tariffs is a repudiation of a free-market economy. read more >
Blake Rollins Talks Avian Flu, Automation & the Future of Arkansas Poultry
The executive vice president of The Poultry Federation in Little Rock said nutrition, robotics and biosecurity are driving innovation in the industry. read more >
![SPP’s coordination center in Little Rock. It oversees the grid in a 14-state region. [PHOTO provided]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/SPP_Coordination_Center_01_-_APPROVED_FOR_EXTERNAL_DISTRIBUTION_opt-300x194.jpg)
SPP Proposes Fast-Track Plan to Address Looming Power Generation Shortfall
Utilities across the region have been clamoring for more “dispatchable” electricity, power that can be delivered immediately. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Leadership Moves Announced at Conway Corp., Riceland Foods & 7 Brew (Movers & Shakers)
Riceland, Ecological Design, 7 Brew and others announce leadership changes across agriculture, engineering, banking, health care and more. read more >
Little Rock Attorney Departs Lion Legal Amid Lawsuit & Fee Dispute
Patrick Benca is now handling his lawsuit over unpaid fees and a concurrent bankruptcy case on his own. read more >
Truck Parking Finally Gets Public Notice
Industry leaders say the decades-old shortage of safe truck parking is finally getting the attention it needs, with a proposed $755 million federal fund offering hope. read more >
by Marty Cook -
The Cost of Disruption (Craig Douglass Commentary)
Household and business planning faces paralysis in trade uncertainty. read more >
by Craig Douglass -
Embrace the Gridlock (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
The tariff debate, or lack thereof, is an instructive lesson in civics. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Crypto Mining Lawsuit Sparks Debate Over Regulation & Ownership
A judge blocked Arkansas from enforcing crypto mining rules that two Chinese-born Americans say are discriminatory. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
![A gas station and convenience store in Fayetteville on Interstate 49 is a popular parking spot for many truckers. [michael woods]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Philllips_66_20250505_006_opt-e1746822545521-300x194.jpg)
Truck Parking Shortage Puts Pressure on US Supply Chain
Research has shown that truck drivers average nearly an hour a day looking for a place to park rather than continuing with their deliveries. Drivers who can’t find legal places to park often have to improvise. read more >
by Marty Cook -
The Economic Development Session (Matt Boch Commentary)
Economic development improvements have positioned Arkansas for more success. read more >
by Matt Boch -
Warren Stephens, Mike Huckabee Take Diplomatic Posts, Disclose Financial Holdings
Warren Stephens stepped down from key business roles and disclosed extensive financial holdings to become U.S. ambassador to the U.K., while Mike Huckabee made similar moves before his confirmation as ambassador to Israel. read more >
Hugh McDonald Touts Arkansas Reforms for Job Growth & Capital Investment
The recent legislative session tapped the commerce secretary's expertise in both energy and economic development as he championed laws he believes will boost business in Arkansas. Some are already bearing fruit. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
![Bo Ryall, CEO of the Arkansas Hospital Association, says hospitals continue to struggle in the aftermath of the pandemic. [Steve Lewis]](https://dqndh7utxx63f.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/BoRyall5_opt-300x194.jpg)
ACA Rule Changes Could Lead to Coverage Confusion, Industry Leaders Warn
The proposed changes, along with expiring subsidies, could reduce coverage and strain hospitals and insurance agencies. read more >
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