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Arkansas United awarded $250,000 federal grant for immigrant integration

Arkansas United (AU) received a federal grant of $250,000 from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) for its Citizenship and Integration Grant: Innovations in Citizenship Preparation. This grant…

Arkansas Bar Association, Clinton School of Public Service accepting applications for 3rd Public Service Academy

The Arkansas Bar Association and the University of Arkansas Clinton School of Public Service, in association with UA Little Rock Bowen School of Law and the University of Arkansas School…

State Sen. Clint Penzo to challenge U.S. Rep. Womack in GOP primary

State Sen. Clint Penzo, R-Springdale, said Monday (Nov. 13) he will run for the GOP nomination for Arkansas’ 3rd Congressional District, taking on incumbent U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers. Penzo,…

Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Presidential strategy, Trump and abortion

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson officially filed paperwork to run for U.S. President in his home state Friday (Nov. 10). He shared his thoughts on his long shot candidacy, GOP…

AG Griffin collects $280,000 fine from Chinese landowner

In mid-October, Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin enforced a new state law that bans entities from several countries including China, from owning agricultural land in the state. His first target,…

$50 million AG grant funding Arkansas Children’s opioid research center

A $50 million grant using national opioid settlement funds by Attorney General Tim Griffin will allow Arkansas Children’s Hospital to build the $70 million National Center for Opioid Research &…

Former State Sen. John Pagan files for Treasurer, U.S. Rep. Womack files for re-election

It was a quieter day at the Arkansas state capitol on Day 2 of the candidate filing period as fewer than 30 people submitted paperwork to run for public office….

With TIF’s help, NLR’s upscale Rockwater Village replaces blight

A formerly blighted area in North Little Rock along the Arkansas River is being redeveloped into an upscale area with homes and apartments, including a new 365-unit development. So far,…

First day of filing sees Thurston jump in Treasurer’s race, Democrat to challenge Crawford in CD1

The first day of candidate filing at the Arkansas State Capitol ended with 215 filings, including Republican Secretary of State John Thurston running for an open State Treasurer position and…

Avian influenza found on Arkansas poultry farm

Avian influenza has infiltrated at least one farm in Arkansas, according to the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Testing has confirmed a case on a poultry farm in Madison County. Following…

Gov. Sanders makes appointments to boards, commissions

Gov. Sarah Sanders announced Thursday (Nov. 2) the following appointments to boards and commissions: Arkansas Early Childhood Commission Barbie Baxter, Murfreesboro, to the Arkansas Early Childhood Commission. Term expires on…

Arkansas seeking public comment on $1 billion in broadband funds

The Arkansas State Broadband Office, also known as ARConnect, is now accepting public comment on Volume One of the state’s Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Initial Proposal. The comments…

Statue honoring legendary publisher John H. Johnson erected at Delta Heritage Trail State Park

A statue honoring influential African American magazine publisher John H. Johnson was unveiled Wednesday (Nov. 1) at Delta Heritage Trail State Park in Arkansas City, Arkansas. Johnson, who published Ebony…

Charles Blake hired by Southern Bancorp as Little Rock market executive

Southern Bancorp has hired Charles Blake as its Little Rock market executive following the opening of its first bank branch in the capital city earlier this year. “We are thrilled…

Arkansas Farm Bureau hires Jay Robbins for national government affairs role

Jay Robbins has been hired as director of national affairs at Arkansas Farm Bureau. He will lobby the state’s Congressional delegation on behalf of ArFB members and assist in executing…

Pope County judge endorses Cherokee Nation for casino license

Cherokee Nation Businesses (CNB) looks to have an advantage in what will be a new process to grant a casino license in Pope County thanks to an endorsement letter from…

Arkansas Poll: Gov. Sanders has 48%-39% job approval

The 2023 Arkansas Poll, conducted by the University of Arkansas’ political science department for the last 25 years, shows first-year Republican Gov. Sarah Sanders with a 48%-39% job approval rating….

AG Griffin looks to broaden law on foreign land ownership restrictions

Attorney General Tim Griffin says he’s eyeing an extension of a new state law that prohibits certain foreign ownership of Arkansas land and property. Two weeks ago, Griffin and Gov….

Retired Army Colonel Marcus Jones vying to unseat Cong. French Hill

Democrats have a new candidate to try to unseat Republican incumbent Congressman French Hill in the 2024 election cycle. Marcus Jones, a retired Army Colonel, announced his candidacy two weeks…

RTX to locate $33 million missile factory in Camden, will add 30 jobs

The first public jobs announcement from a summer trade show in Paris has been made. RTX, formerly Raytheon Corp., said Thursday (Oct. 26) it will locate a $33 million missile…