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Rep. Rebecca Burkes, R-Lowell, and Sen. Clint Penzo, R-Springdale, the sponsors of House Bill 1410.
Education / Government & Politics / Legal

Child Labor Bill Heads to Governor; Opponents Say it Risks Kids’ Safety, Education

The bill, inspired by research from a conservative think tank in Florida, would eliminate a work permit requirement for Arkansas kids under the age of 16. read more >

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Daryl Bassett, director of the Arkansas Department of Workforce Services
Business Services / Government & Politics

Sanders to Reappoint Daryl Bassett as Labor Secretary

Basset was chief economic development adviser to Sanders' father, former Gov. Mike Huckabee. read more >

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Manufacturing L3Harris Launches $193M Expansion to Boost Rocket Motor Output in Arkansas
Tourism Little Rock Tourism Bureau Teases Public-Private Partnership for Downtown Venue
Arkansas Business Arkansas Coach John Calipari Talks Leadership, Player Success & NIL at Little Rock Rotary
Government & Politics Landfill Lawsuit Pits Growing Arkansas Community Against Waste GiantLock Icon
An aerial view of part of the Eco-Vista Landfill in Tontitown. It stands accused of polluting air and water, and is filling up rapidly. [PHOTO provided]
Transportation Bridge to the Future: State Starts I-49 Arkansas River Bridge Project in Fort Smith
A rendering of the planned bridge over the Arkansas River that will be built as part of the I-49 expansion project. (Image provided by ARDOT)
Construction Ecological Design Group Thinks Outside the BoxLock Icon
Tanner Weeks is a principal and co-founder of the Ecological Design Group. [Madeline Circle]
Outtakes Study Strengthens Case for Revamping Arkansas Film Incentives
Whispers Golf Simulator, Restaurant Venture Heading to Little RockLock Icon
Technology New Broadband Rules Raise Concerns About Coverage, ReliabilityLock Icon
Banking & Finance Benton County Hosts 4 New Bank Projects