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Government & Politics / Technology

State Panel Approves $126M in Broadband Awards

Fifteen internet service providers have received approval for their projects. read more >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

CPA Licensing: The Path, the Test and the NumbersLock Icon

Arkansas may adopt a 120-hour CPA licensure path with two years of work experience, aiming to ease barriers and attract more candidates to the profession. read more >
Education / Government & Politics / Industry

Where There’s Smoke… (Editorial)

We appreciate skeptical legislators who question whether taxpayers’ money is spent effectively. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson speaks to the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association on Oct. 12, 2022
Energy / Government & Politics

Key Net-Metering Provision to Expire With New Year, Industry Warns

Lack of certainty around the rule could hold up a billion dollars' worth of projects planned in the state. read more >
Dr. Soliman Mohamed Ali Soliman was suspended for a week without pay by Washington Regional Medical Center last year after a registered nurse, Anita Clinard, accused him of sexual harassment.  She is now suing Soliman and the hospital.
Education / Government & Politics / Health Care

NWA Graduate Medical Programs Get $12.5M Boost

The Arkansas Legislative Council approves nearly $12.5 million in funding to establish up to 92 new graduate medical education positions at Washington Regional Medical Center by 2030. read more >
Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food / Retail

Arkansas Offers $50M Grant Program for Tourism, Hospitality

The state of Arkansas announces a $50 million grant program aimed at helping the state's hospitality industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic. read more >
Government & Politics / Health Care

Arkansas COVID-19 Deaths Hit One-Day Record

Arkansas on Tuesday reported a new one-day record increase in deaths from the illness caused by the coronavirus, as the state's virus cases surpassed 40,000. read more >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

State Will Take ‘Ready for Business’ Applications Tuesday, Wednesday

The "Arkansas Ready for Business" grant program is set to go live and take applications from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday. read more >
Education / Government & Politics / Tourism

UA Little Rock Selects Firm to Study Adding Football, Band

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has selected Convention Sports & Leisure of Plano, Texas, to conduct feasibility study that will help the university determine whether it should add a football team and a marching band to its offerings. read more >
Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

CJRW, Team SI Officially Win AEDC Ad and PR Contracts

The Arkansas Economic Development Commission received final approval Friday morning to award advertising, marketing and public relations contracts worth up to $2.4 million to CJRW and Team SI. read more >
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Government & Politics / Health Care / Legal

Religious Objection Opt-Out for Arkansas Counselors Advances

A rule allowing counselors in Arkansas to refer patients to another provider over religious objections to treating them won initial approval Tuesday, sparking criticism. read more >