Family Dollar to Reopen West Memphis Distribution Center
The retailer closed the center last year due to a rodent infestation. The rebuilt facility will employ more than 300 people. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Former Arkansas Medical Board Chair Brian Hyatt Arrested for Medicaid Fraud
He's accused of billing for patients he didn't see or had spent little time with. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Law Firms Under Scrutiny: Legal Implications of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives
Two Arkansas elected officials are warning companies that they could be breaking the law with their diversity, equity and inclusion programs. But legal experts disagree. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Boyle Building’s Fiscal Plan Unveiled
Last month, Attorney General Tim Griffin struck a deal with Moses Tucker Partners in a lease-purchase agreement for Little Rock’s Boyle Building. read more >
Federal Judge’s ‘Watershed’ Ruling Protects Hemp Industry in Arkansas
The ruling last month that blocks Arkansas from criminalizing certain hemp-derived cannabinoid products, such as delta-8 THC, is being hailed as a landmark decision for the hemp industry. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
FOIA Definitely Not Safe (Gwen Moritz Commentary)
Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act is still at risk, so a constitutional amendment is urgent. read more >
by Gwen Moritz -
US Marshals Museum Gets $250K Grant From AG’s Office
The grant will be used to help offset gallery completion expenses. read more >
What’s Next for the FOIA (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
This year has seen multiple attempts to limit our open records law, and the hits will keep coming. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Reverential Renovation: Griffin Crafts $35M Deal for Treasured Boyle Building
The public-private venture Attorney General Tim Griffin struck with Moses Tucker Partners represents a momentous intervention for a neglected 12-story landmark. read more >
Freedom of Information ‘Emergency’ Draws Skepticism
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said the sunshine law puts her and other elected officials at risk. Press groups, lawyers and even a couple of Republican read more >
by Kyle Massey -
State’s Freedom of Information Law Back Under Microscope
Draft legislation to limit the scope of Arkansas’ open meetings and records law could be up for debate in a special legislative session. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Judge Blocks Arkansas Law Requiring Parental OK for Minors to Create Social Media Accounts
The ruling says exemptions in the law nullified the state's intent for imposing the restrictions, and the law also didn't adequately define which platforms they would apply to. read more >
by Andrew DeMillo -
New Energy Downtown (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Little Rock scored some big wins last week, bringing the prospect of new life downtown. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Summit Nears Return To Normal Collections
The Arkansas Public Service Commission, the state attorney general’s office and Summit Utilities have agreed on a framework for Summit to resume natur read more >
by Kyle Massey -
PSC Clears Summit Utilities to Resume Shutoffs, Late Fees
The company says it has worked through problems with its billing system that led to thousands of complaints. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
State Settles Pyramid Scheme Case Against Reality TV Couple
LaShonda and Marlon Moore are required to provide some restitution to victims. The FTC has also banned them from operating a multi-level marketing bus read more >
State Treasurer Mark Lowery Dies at 66
Lowery suffered two strokes over the past several months. His condition deteriorated rapidly Tuesday after he announced plans to retire. read more >
Ruling Puts in Question Plan to Charter Organization an Arkansas School District
Judge Herbert Wright's ruling arises from the Legislature's adoption of the Arkansas LEARNS Act. The law allows any school district that is facing consolidation with another district to instead contract with a charter school or another entity to run its schools. read more >
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FOIA Group Represents Diverse Perspectives (Letter to the Editor)
In defense of the FOIA Working Group read more >
FOI Act Concerns Are Justified (Editorial)
Concerns about Attorney General Tim Griffin’s proposal to review the state’s FOI Act are rational. read more >
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