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Ro Arrington Named President of Arkansas Development Finance Authority
He's an 11-year veteran of the agency, which promotes economic growth and community development across the state. read more >
Entergy Arkansas Pushes $1.6B Jefferson Power Station to Boost Jobs and Energy
The 754-megawatt gas-burning plant could be online by 2029. read more >
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Sanders Announces More Than $153M in Arkansas Water Projects
The grants will improve clean and drinking water programs and help small or underserved communities. read more >
$50M Campus Makeover Aims to Unite Arkansas Deaf & Blind Students
The Arkansas School for the Deaf & Blind is getting a much-needed new facility that offers more accessibility than before. The goal? To be a nationwide model. read more >
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Arkansas Applies for $1B in Federal Rural Health Funding, Unveils Major Health Plan
The proposal targets workforce shortages, telehealth expansion, chronic disease management, medical education and emergency services modernization. read more >
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Jimmy Harris Named Arkansas Insurance Commissioner
He replaces Alan McClain, who recently retired after more than five years as commissioner. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments fills roles on the Arkansas Psychology Board, Veterans’ Commission, and Health Services Permit Commission. read more >
‘Unduly Burdensome’ (Editorial)
Governor Sanders is seeing pushback regarding the decision to delay a special election for a vacant Arkansas Senate seat. The people of Franklin county want representation before next summer. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest appointments bring new members to the state athletic and accounting boards. read more >
Arkansas Emergency Management Director A.J. Gary Elected President of National Association
Gary will represent emergency management professionals nationwide, and Little Rock will host the organization's annual conference. read more >
Credit Extension (Editorial)
Congress shouldn’t shoot us all in the foot on health insurance tax credits. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes a new member of the Arkansas Ethics Commission. read more >
One Weird Trick (Editorial)
To improve Arkansas’ record on maternal health, it should extend Medicaid coverage. read more >
David Peacock Appointed to Arkansas State Board of Education
Peacock is the president of Hytrol Conveyor Co. of Jonesboro. read more >
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories In 60 Seconds
Here are the five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments
The latest round of appointments includes new members of the Alcoholic Beverage Control Board and Committee for Historic Preservation. read more >
Vox Populi (Editorial)
People’s voices can still make a difference when it comes to government action. read more >
⌚ The Week’s Top Stories In 60 Seconds
Here are the five stories that resonated most with Arkansas Business readers this week. read more >
Heartland Forward Hosts Panel to Discuss Statewide AI Strategies
Heartland Forward partnered with the Heartland Whole Health Institute to host Arkansas policymakers for a high-level roundtable event focused on maximizing AI’s potential in the state. read more >
Sanders Ends Remote Work, Virtual Meetings for State Employees
Arkansas is ending regular remote work for state employees, one of several office policy changes released by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Thursday. read more >
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