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Westerman’s SPEED Act accelerates to the Senate
U.S. Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Hot Springs, has been working on a regulatory reform bill for years, and this week, he saw the culmination of his efforts take a giant leap…
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by - December 19, 2025 7:21 pm
Arkansas to lead National Advanced Manufacturing Apprenticeship expansion
Arkansas has been awarded a four-year, $35.8 million cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Labor to lead a nationwide expansion of registered apprenticeship programs in advanced manufacturing through the…
by - December 19, 2025 7:11 pm
Barker leaving Governor’s office for consulting group
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Friday (Dec. 19) changes to her office personnel. Jamie Barker, the Governor’s deputy chief of staff, will depart the office for a new opportunity in the…
by - December 19, 2025 2:13 pm
The Supply Side: Boomer generation concedes spending power to young consumers
The baby boomer generation is about 73 million consumers between the ages of 60 and 79 and makes up about 33.7% of total U.S. sales annually, according to a report…
by - December 19, 2025 11:45 am
2nd cohort of new lithium accelerator shows innovations in Bentonville
The second round of a multiweek lithium accelerator wrapped Wednesday (Dec. 17) with Demo Day in Bentonville. The Arkansas Lithium Technology Accelerator (ALTA) is the first program of its kind…
by - December 19, 2025 11:37 am
Weekly wages up 4.2% in Arkansas, Benton County leads with 13.4% wage gain
Average weekly wages rose 4.2% in Arkansas during the 2025 second quarter compared with the same quarter in 2024, and all but one of the state’s top five counties in…
by - December 19, 2025 11:34 am
UAMS announces 40 new full-tuition scholarships for Fall 2026
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) announced Friday (Dec. 19) a new initiative to provide full tuition and fees for 40 exceptional students entering UAMS, including 15 for…
by - December 18, 2025 6:02 pm
Entergy Arkansas unveils ‘Next Generation’ plan; will seek to extend nuclear licenses
Entergy Arkansas officials held a high-profile press conference at the state capitol Thursday (Dec. 18) to unveil aspects of a comprehensive state energy plan for the future called Next Generation…
by - December 18, 2025 5:05 pm
Car-Mart completes $161.3 million securities transaction
Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart Inc. announced Thursday (Dec. 18) that it has completed a $161.3 million securities transaction. The asset-backed notes have an average coupon of 7.02%. According to a news…
by - December 18, 2025 1:20 pm
Officials ask public to be on the lookout for bird flu in flocks
Waterfowl fall migration continues to peak, and there is a greater risk of spreading the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), or bird flu, as well as sick and dying birds….
by - December 18, 2025 12:50 pm
Tyson Foods’ boss sees a more than 50% pay raise in fiscal 2025
Tyson Foods’ CEO Donnie King and Chief Financial Officer Curt Calaway were paid well despite a more than $1 billion loss in the beef segment business, according to a Dec….
by - December 17, 2025 6:07 pm
St. Bernards Healthcare to take over management of Mississippi County Hospital System
Mississippi County Hospital System (MCHS) and St. Bernards Healthcare announced a finalized agreement Wednesday (Dec. 17) for St. Bernards to manage Great River Medical Center in Blytheville and South Mississippi…
by - December 17, 2025 2:58 pm
Honored Anthony building houses University of Arkansas wood, housing research
Architecture students at the award-winning Anthony Timberlands Center for Design and Materials Innovation will research how to use Arkansas’ plentiful wood products in construction, and how to construct affordable housing…
by - December 17, 2025 12:53 pm
UA survey shows more Arkansans suffer from depression
New findings from the University of Arkansas’ health survey indicate nearly one in three people suffer from depression, which is higher than the estimates from the Centers for Disease Control…
by - December 17, 2025 12:10 pm
September job numbers up in all Arkansas metros
The central Arkansas and Northwest Arkansas regions posted significant year-over-year job gains and new records for nonfarm payroll jobs, but the two regions also posted more than 35% jumps in…
by - December 16, 2025 5:03 pm
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation selects Cory Anderson as new CEO
The board of directors of the Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation (WRF) has appointed Cory Anderson as the next president and CEO of the organization. He replaces Dr. Sherece West-Scantlebury, who is…
by - December 16, 2025 8:48 am
Donors give $775,000 to University of Arkansas scholarship
University of Arkansas alumni and a student recently contributed $775,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship. The UA’s Land of Opportunity Scholarship campaign is a three-year initiative to expand educational…
by - December 15, 2025 7:18 pm
Mike Preston wearing a new hat in the business arena
Former Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston is wearing a new hat these days — a hard hat. Preston was recently named CEO of CDI Contractors, a construction firm owned…
by - December 14, 2025 8:57 am
Sen. Boozman sees bipartisan effort forthcoming on health care
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., was busier than normal this week with votes on health care and steering agricultural policy with President Donald Trump and the White House. Boozman voted…
by - December 14, 2025 8:11 am
Arkansas native Chris Turner leading Yum! Brands
Chris Turner, who was raised in Dewitt, Ark., has risen through the ranks to lead Yum! Brands, one of the most iconic American food brands in the world. Turner took…