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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Unveils New Medicaid Work Requirement Plan

The "Pathway to Prosperity" program would use automated tracking and coaching instead of terminating coverage, aiming to avoid legal challenges that blocked previous attempts. read more >
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Education / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

Stop the Scrolling, Strengthen Workforce Readiness (Robert Coon Commentary)

The path to strong educational outcomes and workforce readiness is not paved with smartphones. read more >
Government & Politics / Real Estate

Real Estate CEO Jerry Halsey Named to State Highway Commission

He's the head of Halsey Thrasher Harpole Real Estate Group of Jonesboro and is a Northeast Arkansas Board of Realtors Hall of Fame inductee. read more >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Media & Marketing

Sanders to Speak at World Economic Forum in Switzerland

The Republican governor is set to participate in two panel discussions and meet with business leaders about investing in Arkansas. read more >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointments

The latest round of appointments includes new members of the Arkansas Workforce Development Board, Medical Board, and Parks, Recreation and Travel Commission. read more >
Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Arkansas Gets $17M Federal Grant to Support Maternal Health Initiatives

The grant will provide state Medicaid funding over 10 years with a goal of reducing disparities in access and treatment for pregnant women, new mothers and babies.  read more >
Government & Politics / Legal

Arkansas Governor Appoints 2 Justices to Supreme Court, and New Secretary Of State

“Our supreme court is now solidly conservative," Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said. read more >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Education

Governor Sanders on Education, Economic Growth & Arkansas’ Future

The Republican governor reflects on Arkansas' progress in education, workforce training, tax cuts, and broadband, aiming to attract businesses and grow the economy. read more >
Business Services / Construction / Education

State Awards $26M in Workforce Development Grants

Fourteen data-driven education and workforce training programs received the funds. read more >
Government & Politics

Retired Air National Guard Colonel Picked to Lead Arkansas Department of Veterans Affairs

Robert Ator has served as the director of military affairs for the Arkansas Economic Development Commission since 2018. read more >
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Government & Politics / Legal

Lucas Rowan and Hugh Finkelstein Appointed to Fill Pulaski County Judicial Vacancies

Outgoing Judges Herb Wright and Casey Tucker won election to other judicial seats in November. read more >
Business Services / Construction / Energy

State Awards $10M in Site Development Grants

Organizations and municipalities across the state received funds to help prepare industrial sites for economic development projects. read more >
Education / Government & Politics / Health Care

Arkansas Governor Proposes Nearly $6.5B Budget, With Half of Spending Increase Going to Vouchers

Critics of the voucher program expressed skepticism about whether the state can sustain its growth without harming public schools. read more >
Construction / Education / Government & Politics

UAPB Gets $3M for New Health and Wellness Center

The $36 million facility is being funded through a combination of bonds, Title III funds and a dedicated student fee. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Business Services / Construction

State Looks to Boost Job Readiness With $48M in Workforce Training Grants

Funds went to education institutions and workforce programs around the state that offer career and technical training. read more >
Government & Politics

Arkansas Governor Unveils $102M Plan to Update State Employee Pay Plan

About $60 million of annual cost of the pay plan will come from general revenue, while the remainder will come from other sources such as savings from existing vacancies. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Energy / Government & Politics

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Names Gary Arnold to Board of Education, Announces Other Appointments

Arnold is a private school educator who spent 16 years as the head of Little Rock Christian Academy. read more >
Banking & Finance / Construction / Energy

Broadband, Waterways & Highways: Arkansas’ $4.8B Federal Infrastructure BoostLock Icon

The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has delivered nearly $4.8 billion to Arkansas since 2022, fueling essential upgrades across highways, bridges, broadband, and clean water systems. read more >
Banking & Finance / Energy / Government & Politics

Doug Elms Appointed to Arkansas Judicial Discipline & Disability Commission (Movers & Shakers)

Elms is founder and principal consultant at SafeHaven Security Group. read more >
Construction / Technology

State Broadband Proposal Gets Federal OK, Opening Door for $1B in Funding

The proposal details Arkansas’ plans for operating its broadband infrastructure grant program, requirements for potential applicants and non-deployment priorities. read more >