Author: Roby Brock

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The farm crisis

If you haven’t figured it out yet, we have a farming crisis. We’ve had a farming crisis for years, and the Band-Aids and shortcuts and starts and stops and handouts…

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Trade association formed for data center, AI policies

The Arkansas Connected Communities Association (ARCC) announced Tuesday (June 16) its formal establishment as a 501(c)(6) trade association dedicated to advancing data center and artificial intelligence infrastructure policy in Arkansas….

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Tearing down (and building back) that wall

I recently heard the news about 36 sections of the Berlin Wall coming to Blytheville as part of the National Cold War Center’s permanent exhibit space. It’s a fantastic addition…

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Governor signs tax cuts into law

Gov. Sarah Sanders and the Arkansas legislature made short work of a special session to cut the state’s personal and corporate income tax rates. The three-day session started Monday (May…

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Murphy USA posts higher revenue, profits

Murphy USA reported higher revenue and higher earnings as market volatility in the commodity markets boosted the El Dorado-based retailer’s topline and bottom line results. The company posted first quarter…