Business
Arkansas counties are pushing back against wind energy projects, with bans and moratoriums across the Ozarks. Residents cite property values, safety, and environmental concerns, while Scout Clean Energy moves ahead with the Nimbus Wind Farm.
Business
L3Harris will invest $500 million in a new rocket motor production plant in Camden, Arkansas. The project adds 50 jobs, expands defense manufacturing, and strengthens the state’s role in national security.
Politics
Arkansas lawmakers debate water fluoridation as states like Florida and Utah ban the practice. Learn how the issue affects residents, public health, and legislation.
News
Arkansas braces for extreme summer heat with heat indexes reaching 110°F. Residents are advised to stay hydrated, find shade, and take precautions during prolonged high temperatures.
Business
Arkansas sees record tourism in 2024, with 52 million visitors boosting the outdoor economy, creating jobs, and generating $17.4 billion in economic activity.
Business
Arkansas is advancing in the battery industry with the launch of the nation’s first lithium technology accelerator in El Dorado. The program supports startups, attracts investment, and positions the state as a leader in critical minerals and clean energy.
Politics
Little Rock reclassifies its sister city partnership with Changchun, China, as a friendship city to comply with Arkansas’ new law banning such ties.
Politics
The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Arkansas’s ban on critical race theory in public schools. Supporters call it a win for educational freedom, while critics warn it could restrict open inquiry.
Business
Arkansas made strong progress in expanding broadband through the BEAD program, but new federal rules have stalled momentum. With stricter cost requirements and equal treatment of satellite, fiber, and wireless, the future of rural internet now rests heavily on local electric cooperatives.
News
Arkansas farmers face mounting pressure from rising costs, low commodity prices, and global trade barriers. While the Big Beautiful Bill raises support benchmarks, delayed relief means many producers may not see help until 2026, leaving family farms at risk.
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Arkansas education officials report incremental gains in student performance under ATLAS, the state’s new assessment system, now in its second year. Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Secretary Jacob Oliva highlight progress as part of broader K-12 reforms.
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Jamie Anderson, a multi-generational aquaculture farmer and conservation advocate, to a seven-year term on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.