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Are We Nearing the End of DEI? (In The Workplace 2026)
Federal DEI policy shifted in 2025 as EEOC and DOJ guidance, executive orders and court rulings reshaped employer obligations, with more enforcement expected in 2026. read more >
by Daveante Jones -
Fort Smith Voters Approve $360M Bonds for Sewer System Overhaul
It has been a long road to get to this point, with the city facing its share of obstacles in addition to the technical and intensive work itself. read more >
by Marty Cook -
US Authorities Investigating Crypto Exchange FTX
This week's developments marked a shocking turn of events for FTX CEO and founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was hailed as somewhat of a savior earlier this year when he helped shore up a number of cryptocurrency companies that ran into financial trouble. read more >
by Associated Press -
So Much Fraud (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
There’s always a lot of fraud. But there really has been more of it lately. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Fund Manager Pleads Guilty to Fraud After Arkansas Teacher Pension Losses
Allianz Global Investors U.S. has agreed to pay more than $6 billion in penalties and restitution to investors. read more >
by Scott Carroll -
Arkansas Governor Delays Plans for Session on Tax Cuts
Negotiations continue with lawmakers on how much to reduce. read more >
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Tyson Foods Rejects White House Claims on Consolidation, Profiteering
The Arkansas-based company blamed "unprecedented market conditions" for rising prices. read more >
by Marty Cook -
The Fed Approves Merger of Farmers, Bank of Prescott
The Federal Reserve Board has approved the previously announced merger of the $67 million-asset Bank of Prescott with the $1.6 billion-asset Farmers Bank & Trust of Magnolia. read more >
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