Government & Politics
Trump Highlights Partnership Investing $500B In AI
The new entity, Stargate, will start building out data centers and the electricity generation needed for the further development of the fast-evolving AI in Texas.
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Once a skeptic who said a few years ago that bitcoin “ seems like a scam,” Trump has embraced digital currencies with a convert’s zeal.
A location in Douglasville, Georgia, allegedly refused to make reasonable accommodations for an employee who had been injured in a car crash.
Orders on Monday, including one tied to Alaska, are meant to ease the regulatory burdens on oil and natural gas production.
SPP’s Western Power Market Gains Federal Approval
Regulatory approval represents a major milestone in SPP’s effort to launch the market in 2027, letting participants advance to a second phase of development and funding. read more >
Real Estate CEO Jerry Halsey Named to State Highway Commission
He's the head of Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group of Jonesboro and is a Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors Hall of Fame inductee. read more >
Entegrity Powers Fort Smith Housing with Solar Amid Net-Metering Policy Shift
As Arkansas' solar era shifts, Entegrity powers homes in Fort Smith with a nearly 1-megawatt array, cutting energy costs for elderly and disabled residents in affordable housing. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Massachusetts Insurer Wins Appeal in $4.7M Arkansas Chicken House Case
Massachusetts insurer Norfolk & Dedham Mutual wins 8th Circuit appeal, reviving lawsuit over $4.7M chicken house collapse in southeast Arkansas. read more >
A Personal Warning (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
A scam victim ignored warnings from her bankers, and bankers need to understand why. read more >
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Arkansas Hospitals Brace for More Insurer Showdowns Amid Financial Recovery
Hospitals in Arkansas and nationwide are improving financially but still face challenges, including insurance disputes, staffing shortages, and financial uncertainties in 2025. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
The Corporate Transparency Act: What’s New (Sam McLelland Commentary)
What businesses need to know about the Corporate Transparency Act. read more >
by Sam McLelland -
Little Rock Port Pushes Forward with Megasite Plans After Sales Tax Proposal Rejection
Despite Little Rock voters rejecting a sales tax increase, the Port of Little Rock continues efforts to expand its industrial park, with ongoing land acquisitions and development plans aimed at attracting major industrial users. read more >
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Lake Hamilton Resort Faces Foreclosure in $2.6M Loan Default Case
Vista at the Lake, a Lake Hamilton resort, faces receivership in a $2.6M loan default case as lender seeks foreclosure and rent control amid mounting debt. read more >
Stefanie Pawluk on Advancing Value-Based Care & Improving Care in Northwest Arkansas
Pawluk joined the Northwest Arkansas Council after three years as policy director of the Heartland Whole Health Institute. read more >
Sanders to Speak at World Economic Forum in Switzerland
The Republican governor is set to participate in two panel discussions and meet with business leaders about investing in Arkansas. read more >
Zenwork of Fayetteville Sues Social Security Administration Over E-Filing Suspension
The tax compliance software firm alleges that it received no explanation for the suspension and was not given an opportunity to appeal. read more >
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$225M Federal Grant Closes for Building Arkansas Lithium Plant
David Park, CEO of Standard Lithium, called the grant a major milestone for a project nearly 10 years in the making. read more >
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US Inflation Picked Up In December but Underlying Price Pressures Eased
The report presents a mixed picture, with consumers still grappling with high prices for essentials such as groceries, housing, and some services such as air fares. read more >
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Medical Board, and Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission. read more >
US Agency Forecasts Falling Oil, Gasoline Prices
The U.S. Energy Information Administration expects lower oil and gasoline prices for 2025 and 2026, along with rising electricity consumption and increased solar power generation. read more >
Fort Smith Awarded Nearly $25M to Expand Pedestrian Pathways
The Bass Reeves Legacy Loop Greenway Initiative is a 14-mile loop that will connect a number of Fort Smith landmarks, parks, greenspaces and neighborhoods. read more >
Surging Job Market Could Prove Costly for Households and Businesses as Odds of Quick Rate Cuts Fade
Fed officials signaled in December that they planned to be more cautious about rate cuts this year. They now project just two rate reductions in 2025, down from the four they envisioned back in September. read more >
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A New Rival Bid for US Steel Is Emerging as the US Extends Deadline on Nippon’s Bid Blocked by Biden
Nippon Steel's bid to acquire U.S. Steel has received new hope after the Biden Administration extended its deadline to June 18, with U.S. Steel expressing optimism about completing the transaction. read more >
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Northwest Arkansas Gets $25M Grant for Highway 112 Improvements
The grant supports projects designed to improve safety, reduce travel times and expand transportation options along a 17.5-mile stretch of the highway. read more >
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