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$1B Data Center Projects Signal New Tech Era for Arkansas
Arkansas is experiencing a multi-billion-dollar data center boom promising major investments, big incentives, and new questions about power and water usage. read more >
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Trust, but Verify (Editorial)
Much remains to be learned about the $1 billion data center planned for Little Rock. read more >
Hugh McDonald Touts Arkansas Reforms for Job Growth & Capital Investment
The recent legislative session tapped the commerce secretary's expertise in both energy and economic development as he championed laws he believes will boost business in Arkansas. Some are already bearing fruit. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
The Crypto Conundrum (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Crypto mines invited stricter regulations by being bad neighbors. read more >
by Hunter Field -
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