Arkansas
ARDOT Receives $25M Federal Grant for I-49 Extension Project
The four-lane highway project includes a bridge over the Arkansas River and several interchanges.
Dustin McDaniel, former Arkansas attorney general and founding partner of McDaniel Wolff PLLC in Little Rock, is leaving the firm to join an international law firm.
The top donors include Walmart & Sam’s Club, which donated $1.69 million.
An area is considered in persistent poverty if it had a poverty rate of 20% or higher during the three decades from 1989 to 2019.
St. Louis Fed Reports Rising Prices & Cautious Consumers in Arkansas, Surrounding Region
The economy has mostly treaded water over the past seven weeks, but businesses see modest growth on the horizon. read more >
Arkansas Labor Union Membership Falls to Record Low
The state's 2025 union membership rate tied with South Carolina's for third lowest in the U.S. read more >
Arkansas Awarded $208M in Federal Funds to Strengthen Rural Health Care
The funds will support rural hospitals, workforce development, telehealth expansion and preventative care initiatives statewide. read more >
New Beignets & Brew Franchise Plans Arkansas, Memphis Expansion
A new breakfast and coffee concept, Beignets & Brew, is launching in Little Rock this fall, with plans to expand across Arkansas and Memphis. read more >
Simmons Funds SPP; Lithium News Abounds
SPP landed $150M to advance its power market project as lithium giants including EnergyX, Chevron, and Standard Lithium expanded in Arkansas. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Tech Industry Group Sues Arkansas Over New Social Media Laws
NetChoice said the laws, which were prompted by concerns about children's mental health, are an example of government overreach. read more >
Realtor Commission Rules Shift, but Arkansas Homebuyers See Little Change
A national Realtor settlement brought changes like buyer-broker agreements, but Arkansas agents said the impact on deals and prices has been minimal. read more >
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Hybar Steel Eyes Arkansas for Future Mill Expansion Amid $700M Rebar Project
Hybar Steel in Osceola is considering two new mills, possibly in Arkansas, after completing a $1 billion rebar mill, but federal policy changes may impact the decision. read more >
Arkansas’ $4B Gas-to-Liquid Plant Gains Momentum
Skeptics have doubted the project in Jefferson County for a decade, but those involved said the “vast majority” of Arkansans believe the plant is coming and are happy about its projected impact. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Good News, Bad News (Editorial)
The good news: Employment is strong. The bad news: There’s a labor shortage. read more >
The Impact of Arkansas’ Waterways (Cassandra Caldwell Commentary)
Arkansas’ five commercially navigable rivers are vital to businesses across the state and nation. read more >
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The Many Names of Mangan: An Advertising Agency Timeline
Chip Culpepper, a storyteller and longtime creative chief of the Little Rock advertising agency now known as mhp.si, took time this month to tell the firm’s origin story. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
A Delicate Dance (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
An influx of federal cash has propped up several industries; now eyes are on the Fed. read more >
by Hunter Field -
River Valley Gamble (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
It’s time to issue the Pope County casino license and move on. read more >
by Hunter Field -
RTX & State Settle Dispute Over Taxes on Missile Sales
The settlement means the state will continue to treat companies’ sales to the federal government as if they were in-state sales for tax purposes, avoiding a possible precedent that could have cost Arkansas millions annually. read more >
by George Waldon -
Discovering Arkansas: Census Bureau Estimates Show Rising Population
More than half of Arkansas’ 75 counties have seen their populations grow since 2020, and the state’s population is growing at close to 2%, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Through The Years: The 2020s (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
See highlights from Arkansas Business from 2020 until now. read more >
Reading The Future: Banking (40 Years of Arkansas Business)
Susannah Marshall, Arkansas bank commissioner, believes banking consolidation will still be on the scene in the future but not to the same historic extent. read more >
by George Waldon -
Arkansas Podcasting Experts Share Insights on Success & Monetization
“We want Arkansas podcasters to succeed, but there are different ways to measure success,” Arkansas Podcast Collaborative's Ti King said. read more >
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