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US Inflation Got Worse in January With Rising Groceries and Gasoline Prices

The consumer price index increased 3% in January from a year ago, Wednesday’s report from the Labor Department showed, up from 2.9% the previous month. It has increased from a 3 1/2 year low of 2.4% in September.

Trump Administration Order Halts $15M in Arkansas EV Infrastructure Projects

The state also closed its requests for proposals as $54.1 million in federal funding hangs in the balance.

Trump Says He Has Directed US Treasury to Stop Minting New Pennies, Citing Rising Cost

The U.S. Mint reported losing $85.3 million in the 2024 fiscal year that ended in September on the nearly 3.2 billion pennies it produced. Every penny cost nearly $0.037 — up from $0.031 the year before.

Powell Says Fed ‘Well Positioned’ for ‘Risks and Uncertainties’ That Lie Ahead

The Fed Chair also said the central bank has launched a second review of its policy strategies and its communications tools.

Government & Politics / Construction / Manufacturing

Trump Steps Up His 2018 Tariffs On Steel and Aluminum, Risking Inflation On Promise of More Jobs

The moves are part of an aggressive push by the president to reset global trade, with Trump saying that tax hikes on the people and companies buying foreign-made products will ultimately strengthen domestic manufacturing. read more >
Government & Politics / Small Business

Trump Tariffs Rattle Small Business Owners Already Dealing With Tight Margins

The continued roll out of new tariffs is worrying small business owners who are already dealing with small profit margins. read more >
Government & Politics / Construction / Education

Lyon College Reveals Designs for Veterinary College in Cabot

The campus will also be home to Cabot Animal Support Services, which will provide students with hands-on learning experiences. Groundbreaking is set for this spring. read more >
Government & Politics / Education / Technology

Banning Phones in School (Editorial)

We support the governor’s proposal to ban student cellphone use in the state’s schools. read more >
Government & Politics / Banking & Finance / Education

Leadership Appointments at Farmers Bank & Trust, Arkansas Capital Corp. & More (Movers & Shakers)

This week’s business moves highlight key leadership changes across various sectors in Arkansas. read more >
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Government & Politics / Media & Marketing / Restaurants & Food

Hot Springs Announces Top 5 Restaurants & Hotels in 2024Lock Icon

Arkansas law blocks cities from sharing local-option tax data, but Visit Hot Springs reveals its top five restaurants and hotels for 2024—minus the dollars. read more >
Government & Politics / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

The Art of the Pivot (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)

The Trump White House’s volatility will test many companies’ ability to adapt quickly. read more >
Government & Politics / Health Care / Retail

US Employers Added Just 143,000 Jobs Last Month; Jobless Rate Falls to 4%

Most Americans still enjoy unusual job security. But for those looking for work, the job hunt has been getting harder as the labor market cools from the red-hot hiring days of 2021-2023. read more >
Government & Politics / Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance

Candace Doby & Michelle Anne Johnson to Headline Soirée Women’s Leadership Symposium 2025

New for the 2025 symposium is the option to add on a 90-minute workshop that will take place after the core event, an opportunity for attendees to dive deeper into subject matter and connect with peers. read more >
Government & Politics / Construction / Health Care

Trump’s Tariff Tactics Carry Higher Economic Risks Than During His First Term

His plans to plaster tariffs of 25% on goods from Mexico and Canada and 10% on China – and to follow those up by targeting the European Union – would threaten growth, and push up prices in the United States, undermining his campaign pledge to eliminate the inflation that plagued President Joe Biden. read more >
Government & Politics / Energy

AAEA, Americans for Prosperity Push for Reliable Power

They teamed up with the goal of addressing a "critical energy shortage” the state is likely to face beginning in 2026. read more >
Government & Politics / Construction / Manufacturing

EU Leaders Scramble to Avoid a ‘Stupid Tariff War’ With the US

French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU is “a power that stands its ground” and that if hit with tariffs, the 27-nation bloc “would have to make itself respected." read more >
Government & Politics / Banking & Finance / Real Estate

State Tax Revenue Falls 5% in January

Net available general revenue totaled $634.2 million, down $33.1 million from last year. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal

Arkansas Attorney General’s Office Sues Capital City Tree Service for Price Gouging

The lawsuit against Capital City Tree Service alleges price gouging and deceptive practices during Arkansas' storm emergencies in 2023 and 2024. read more >
Government & Politics / Real Estate

US Job Openings Fall to 7.6 Million In December, Suggesting the Job Market is Slowing but Healthy

The number of layoffs fell, suggesting that Americans enjoy unusual job security. read more >
Government & Politics / Construction / Energy

China Counters With Tariffs On US Products. It Will Also Investigate Google

Compared to Trump's first term, analysts said, China is much better prepared, announcing a slew of measures that go beyond tariffs and cut across different sectors of the U.S. economy. read more >
Government & Politics / Investments

Trump Orders Creation of US Sovereign Wealth Fund, Says It Could Own Part of TikTok

Trump noted many other nations have such investment funds and predicted that the U.S. could eventually top Saudi Arabia's fund size. “Eventually we'll catch it," he promised. read more >
Government & Politics

Trump Agrees to Pause Tariffs On Mexico, but Import Taxes Still In Place for Canada and China

The U.S. and Mexican leaders announced the pause after what Trump described on social media as a “very friendly conversation,” and he said he looked forward to the upcoming talks. read more >
Government & Politics / Banking & Finance / Legal

Matt Campbell Files for Chapter 7 BankruptcyLock Icon

Matt Campbell, the former blogger behind the Blue Hog Report, filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Jan. 8, listing debts over $414,000, including student loans, taxes, and pending malpractice lawsuits. read more >
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Government & Politics / Tourism

Arkansas Casinos Generate Nearly $110M in Taxes as Market ExpandsLock Icon

Carlton Saffa, the chief market officer for Saracen Casino Resort, said higher annual tax revenue is “very easily doable," especially when the casino in Pine Bluff completes its expansion. read more >