Asa Hutchinson
AI in the Rock Meetups Seek to Forge Links
A monthly event connecting people interested in artificial intelligence has led to jobs, new clients and business partnerships. read more >
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Katie Beck Moore Resigns as Arkansas Hospitality Association CEO
A 3-year veteran of the organization was named interim CEO. read more >
![Gatik’s autonomous trucks have been making deliveries for Tyson Foods of Springdale since the two companies struck a deal in September 2023. Tyson now has four trucks in the program operating six days a week. [photo provided]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_2025-08-05_at_11.41.46e280afAM_opt-e1754684484378-300x194.jpg)
Gatik’s Autonomous Delivery Trucks Make Strides with Walmart and Tyson Foods
A growing fleet of driverless trucks from Gatik is reshaping logistics in northwest Arkansas, with Walmart and Tyson Foods leading the charge. read more >
by Josh McNeil -
A Life Well Lived (Editorial)
In demonstrating the power of collaboration, Uvalde Lindsey helped remake northwest Arkansas. read more >
New Hires at Southern Bancorp, UAMS & Lexicon (Movers & Shakers)
This week includes hires and promotions at ArcBest, Philander Smith University, Stone Bank, and more. read more >
![Robert Brech is the executive director of the Office of Professional Conduct, which is the office that oversees the behavior of attorneys. Brech’s office faces a backlog of cases to review. [Karen E. Segrave]](https://arkansasbusiness.wppcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/ARBusiness-Robert-Brech-24_opt-300x194.jpg)
Arkansas Sees Sharp Decline in Attorney Sanctions, Raising Oversight Concerns
After a dramatic drop in attorney discipline, Arkansas’ new legal watchdog is promising faster investigations and a return to accountability. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Courtney Pledger to Step Down After 8 Years as Chief of Arkansas PBS
Her tenure was marked by national acclaim, COVID-era innovation and legislative scrutiny over audit findings and procurement practices. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Broadband, Waterways & Highways: Arkansas’ $4.8B Federal Infrastructure Boost
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has delivered nearly $4.8 billion to Arkansas since 2022, fueling essential upgrades across highways, bridges, broadband, and clean water systems. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson to Join UA Law School
As executive in residence, Hutchinson will teach a course on leadership in state and federal government and participate in continuing legal education and moot court programs. read more >
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Joins Scripps News as Political Analyst
He'll join Scripps News every Monday on “The Race,” a program about how politics and the 2024 campaigns are impacting communities across the country. read more >
The Quixotic Quest of Asa Hutchinson (Editorial)
Asa Hutchinson’s bid for the Republican Party presidential nomination took courage. read more >
State Does About-Face On China
Arkansas was one of numerous states that took part in a frenzy of activity aimed at bringing over Chinese companies to set up operations. But a new state law makes clear that such investments are now viewed with suspicion. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Arkansas Looks to Utah as a Blueprint for Economic Development Success
Arkansas Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald looks to Utah as a model when it comes to attracting high-tech industries, ranging from internet startups and biotech firms to pharmaceuticals, defense contractors and fintech companies. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Arkansas Poll: Sanders’ Approval Rating at 48%
The economy and politics/politicians are again among the top concerns for Arkansans, and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ approval rating is 48%, the lowest for an Arkansas governor since her father’s 47% in 2003. read more >
by Lance Turner -
A Sign of the Times
At one time, Arkansas couldn’t get enough of Chinese investment. Times have changed. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Weathering the Storm: Assessing the Levee System Post-2019 Floods
Concern about the aging levees have waned since the floods, but experts say there's potential for a disaster if not maintained. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The state is likely to appeal the decision to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which last year upheld a temporary order blocking the law. read more >
Keeping Tabs on the Justices
As high court justices continue to be scrutinized by underfunded agencies, investigations into their finances reveal inconsistencies with judicial ethics. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, Who Served 7 Terms, Dies at 80
He was known for his blunt rhetoric and advocacy for farmers and older residents. read more >
Hutchinson’s Campaign Launch Highlights Bentonville
Hutchinson's campaign event on Wednesday gives the former two-term governor and increasingly outspoken critic of Donald Trump a chance to introduce himself on a national stage as he makes an uphill bid for the GOP nomination. read more >
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