infrastructure
US Infrastructure Improved With Biden-Era Spending but There’s a Long Way to Go
A once-every-four-years report card on the upkeep of America's infrastructure gave it a “C” grade on Tuesday, up slightly from previous reports. read more >
by Associated Press -
From Coal to Solar: Treaty Oak’s 100-Megawatt Project Rises Near Retiring Plant
Treaty Oak Clean Energy is building a 100-megawatt solar array in Grant County, near the White Bluff coal plant, creating 200 jobs and using local materials. read more >
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Arkansas Faces Surge in Power Demand from AI & Data Centers
As Arkansas braces for a power surge driven by booming industries, its affordable rates could fuel major economic growth — if utilities can keep up. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Bill Would Let Utilities Promise Power to Attract Big Business
The proposal has sparked debate over costs, ratepayer impact, and oversight. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arrows Up … and Down (Editorial)
The state has seen some positive economic developments, and some negative legal ones. read more >
The PSC, Politics And Summit Utilities
A settlement setting the stage for Summit Utilities to raise Arkansans’ natural gas bills by more than 23.4% triggered political resistance almost immediately, and then a turnabout by an initial champion of the settlement, Attorney General Tim Griffin. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Walkable Downtowns Drive Economic Development
Places where people feel safe and comfortable walking are places where businesses can thrive. read more >
by ABPG Staff -
A Delicate Dance (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
An influx of federal cash has propped up several industries; now eyes are on the Fed. read more >
by Hunter Field -
SPP: Keeping the Lights On (Editorial)
Organizations like SPP will grow in importance as energy sources diversify. read more >
A Grid for Growth (Simon Mahan Commentary)
The Arkansas economy is booming. But all the growth is straining our grid, and the region’s power system remains stuck in the past. read more >
by Simon Mahan -
Little Rock Unveils Ambitious Downtown Revitalization Plan
The $750,000 study will go to the Little Rock Board of Directors for final approval. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Arkansas Universities Build Cybersecurity Hub with $5M Grant
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Cyber Security, Energy Security & Emergency Response allocated the money to further work at the Emerging Threat Information Sharing & Analysis Center — a sort of cybersecurity clinic — at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Mississippi County Awards $720K in Infrastructure Grants
Seven projects to support critical water and sewer infrastructure received funds. read more >
State Awards $15M to Build Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
The money comes from a federal program that's funding construction a national network of EV charging stations by 2030. read more >
The Baltimore Collapse Focused Attention on Vital Bridges. Thousands are in Poor Shape Across the US
After a yearlong closure, a bridge over the Puyallup River reopened in 2019 with a sturdy new span and a brand new name. It even won a national award. But […] read more >
by Associated Press -
Wake-up Call (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
Disasters like the collapse of the Key Bridge generally involve a cascade of failures. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
Navigating Arkansas’ Energy Landscape: Solar Grows, Nuclear Shines
Buddy Hasten sees a lot of sun power in Arkansas’ future, but he also forecasts some dark moments as American utilities continue to turn away from burning coal to create electricity. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
An Ounce of Prevention… (Editorial)
Arkansas has taken the first step toward addressing the state’s inadequate levee system. read more >
Governor Announces Review of State Levee System
Historic flooding in 2019 led to the creation of a levee task force, but it's unclear how many of the group's recommendations have been implemented. read more >
And Not a Drop to Drink (Editorial)
We’d like to see the state prioritize working with Helena-West Helena to solve its water crisis. read more >
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