DeAnn Vaught
Working to Solve a Mental Health Crisis
Since the start of the pandemic, the mental health crisis in Arkansas has become worse, mental health experts told Arkansas Business. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas’ Meat Inspection Program Gets Federal Approval
The program will open up new markets for cattlemen to sell their cattle. read more >
by Marty Cook -
Hutchinson: Business Aid Fund Jumped the Gun, Will Be Back
Gov. Asa Hutchinson says that a $15 million state-administered fund to help Arkansas small businesses reopen took applications "prematurely" yesterday, and that his administration hopes to relaunch the fund next week. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Lawsuit Calls Arkansas ‘Ag-Gag’ Law Unconstitutional
A legal advocacy organization has filed a lawsuit in federal court challenging a state law that farm organizations have used to shield themselves from undercover investigations by animal rights groups. read more >
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Regnat Populus? (Editorial)
Whether Arkansas legislators have confidence in Arkansas voters to know what’s best for them pretty much depends on the issue. read more >
75-MPH Limit Still Awaits Green Light on Arkansas Highways
A law allowing the Arkansas Highway Commission to raise the highway speed limit to 75 mph went into effect Aug. 1, but the actual raising of any speed limits will have to wait until the Department of Transportation and its engineers complete an updated traffic study. read more >
by Marty Cook -