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A New Kind of Hospital is Coming to Rural America. To Qualify, Facilities Must Close Their Beds

The government, which classifies hospitals by type, rolled out the rural emergency option in January 2023. Only 19 hospitals across the U.S. received rural emergency hospital status last year.

AEDC Announces 50 More Businesses Certified by Minority & Women-Owned Business Program

Fifty more businesses were certified last year compared with 34 in 2022, bringing the total number of businesses that have been certified by the Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Certification Program to 335 at year-end.

When the Old Stories No Longer Fit (Barry Goldberg On Leadership)

Trying on new ideas and “what if?” scenarios can keep a company from falling behind or becoming obsolete.

$318M Makeover of Arkansas Children’s Campuses Set to Start This MonthLock Icon

The goals of the project include improving access to the campuses and the on-campus experience at the hospitals. The project also prepares the campuses to treat the sickest children.

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Personnel Matters (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)

A firing offense for one man is mild compared to what’s clearly acceptable for others. read more >
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A-State Steel Research Center Gets $10M From US Spending Package

The multimillion-dollar facility will support partnerships with steel manufacturers for research, process improvements and testing of advanced materials. read more >
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State to Receive $191K From Medicaid Fraud Settlement

Publicly traded Lincare, based in Clearwater, Florida, was accused of overbilling Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. read more >
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US Spending Package Includes $91M for Arkansas Roadways

Projects to receive funding include the future Interstate 57 from Walnut Ridge to the Missouri state line. read more >
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February Retail Sales Up 0.6%, Weaker Than Expected

February's number was lifted in part by higher gas price as well as higher auto sales and a rebound in building materials. read more >
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Biden Comes Out in Opposition to Proposed Sale of US Steel to Japanese Company

The president said that it's "vital" for U.S. Steel, which is investing billions in northeast Arkansas, to "remain an American steel company that is domestically owned and operated." read more >
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Top US Military Chief Visits Arkansas Munitions Plant to Press the Need to Arm Ukraine

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. CQ Brown is visiting Lockheed Martin’s Camden, Arkansas, weapon facility. read more >
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Grants Available to Promote Arkansas Farmers Markets

In 2023, the program provided more than $9,000 in grants to 25 Arkansas farmers markets. read more >
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US Inflation Up Again in February, The Latest Sign That Price Pressures Remain Elevated

Prices rose 0.4% from January to February, higher than the previous month’s figure of 0.3%, the Labor Department said Tuesday. read more >
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State Jobless Rate Holds at 3.7% in January After December Rate Revised Up

Compared to the same month the previous year, the labor force participation rate was two-tenths of a percentage point higher. read more >
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Federal Judge Blocks US Labor Board Rule That Would Make it Easier for Workers to Unionize

The rule, which was due to go into effect Monday, would have set new standards for determining when two companies should be considered “joint employers” in labor negotiations. read more >
Arkansas’ only nuclear power plant, Entergy Arkansas’ Nuclear One, is near Russellville on the banks of Lake Dardanelle.
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Navigating Arkansas’ Energy Landscape: Solar Grows, Nuclear Shines

Buddy Hasten sees a lot of sun power in Arkansas’ future, but he also forecasts some dark moments as American utilities continue to turn away from burning coal to create electricity. read more >
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An Ounce of Prevention… (Editorial)

Arkansas has taken the first step toward addressing the state’s inadequate levee system. read more >
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The Legal Saga of LaDonna Humphrey, and the Boss She Brought Down

Arkansas Business reviewed hundreds of pages of transcripts and court documents to track the rise and fall of a business that quickly outgrew its management and the role a disgruntled employee played in its collapse. read more >
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Bridging the Cybersecurity Talent Gap (Chris Wright Commentary)

Traditional workforce development won’t satisfy the need for cybersecurity professionals. read more >
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Children’s Hospitals Report Rise in Attacks on Workers

In addition to facing staffing shortages, higher labor costs and low reimbursement rates, Arkansas Children’s faces a new threat: a rise in workplace violence. read more >
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Arkansas Sees Surge in Alcoholic Beverage Sales and Taxes in 2023Lock Icon

Excise tax collections for mixed drinks reached $20.88 million last year, a 7% increase over collections in 2022 and a whopping 120% increase over the pandemic year of 2020. read more >
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AI & Copyright: Authors Fight Back Against Tech CompaniesLock Icon

Authors including former Gov. Mike Huckabee are seeking class-action status in federal courts against the tech companies, alleging that they illegally used their works to train AI programs that emulate human language. read more >
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Arkansas Pharmacists Association Names Michael Morrison as Senior Adviser (Movers & Shakers)

He previously served as the deputy communications director and director of visual media for the Arkansas attorney general’s office. read more >
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Scammers Are Getting Better (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)

We need to recognize that even intelligent people can be victims. read more >