Tim Griffin
US Supreme Court Declines to Hear Challenge to Arkansas’ Regulation of 340B Program
The Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America had sought to overturn a federal appeals court ruling that upheld the law. read more >
Roaring Storms & Rising Rates
Arkansas AG Tim Griffin opposed Entergy's 4.25% electric rate hike, criticizing its reliance on a formula for yearly increases, while Summit Utilities' rate hike was approved. read more >
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UAMS Receives $600K Grant for Women’s Mental Health Fellowship
UAMS has received a grant from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin to support a women’s mental health fellowship. read more >
Arkansas Attorney General’s Office Awards $1M to Specialty Courts
The grant come from the state’s portion of opioid settlement funds, which is managed by the Attorney General's Office. read more >
Arkansas to Receive Up to $13.5M Through Opioid Settlement With Kroger
Arkansas will receive up to $13.5 million as its share of a $1.37 billion settlement with Arkansas, 29 other states and Kroger over its role in the opioid crisis. read more >
Summit Utilities CEO Kurt Adams Delves Into Rate Case
Adams says he understands the pain gas customers feel when their bills go up. But rates must climb at times, he said. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
UA Little Rock Gets $1M Grant to Establish Cybersecurity Center
The university plans to renovate a space of more than 5,000 SF in the Engineering and Information Technology Building for the new center. read more >
The New Red Scare (Editorial)
Casting unfounded suspicion on companies doing business in Arkansas is a bad look for the state. read more >
Painted Red: Foreign Ownership Claims in Arkansas Disputed
Recent allegations of illegal foreign ownership of commercial properties proved unfounded in two prominent cases, triggering criticism of the state’s process for enforcing a 2023 law meant to halt Chinese stakes in Arkansas real estate. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Arkansas Sues Temu, Accusing Online Retailer of Illegally Accessing User Info
Attorney General Tim Griffin said the shopping app is part of a Chinese-based data-theft business that not only harms consumers, but poses national security risks. read more >
CARTI Hires J. Scott Cordova to Radiation Oncology Team (Movers & Shakers)
Dr. J. Scott Cordova has been hired at CARTI in Little Rock. read more >
City Refresh: Little Rock, North Little Rock Downtowns See Redevelopment Momentum
Redevelopment activity is on the rise across the downtowns of Little Rock and North Little Rock with apartment, townhomes and reimagined historic buildings. read more >
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Healthcare Havoc: Arkansas Institutions Grapple with Aftermath of Cyberattack
The Feb. 21 cyberattack squeezed cash flow to hospitals and prevented dozens of physicians and pharmacists from collecting millions of dollars’ worth of claims. The full scale of the attack’s damage may not be fully calculated for months. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Griffin Says Robocaller Ignored Telemarketing Ban, Asks Court for $122M Fine
The motion calls for Rising Eagle Capital's businesses to be dissolved and for owner John Caldwell Spiller II to be banned from all telephone-related services. read more >
State to Receive $191K From Medicaid Fraud Settlement
Publicly traded Lincare, based in Clearwater, Florida, was accused of overbilling Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans. read more >
Sign Here and Here (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)
Signing two petitions is the first step to protecting our right to government records. read more >
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Pope County Judge Ben Cross Makes Case for Cherokee Casino
Cross says CNB will regain its gaming license when the Arkansas Racing Commission opens a new application period this year, and he likes CNB’s business plan. read more >
Medical Cannabis: Allies Back a Proposal for Growth
The medical marijuana industry has lined up support from patient advocates who opposed a 2022 recreational vote. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Summit Seeks 30% Rate Increase for Natural Gas Service
The utility said the increase is necessary to offset the cost of inflation, economic conditions and capital investments in its natural gas infrastructure. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
State Does About-Face On China
Arkansas was one of numerous states that took part in a frenzy of activity aimed at bringing over Chinese companies to set up operations. But a new state law makes clear that such investments are now viewed with suspicion. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
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