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The Making of a Lithium Hub and the Federal Faith Behind Arkansas
Federal support for Standard Lithium is accelerating Arkansas’s emergence as a key player in the nation’s fast-growing lithium sector.
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The Natural State’s New Gear: Inside Arkansas’s Cycling Innovation
From Bentonville to Mena, Arkansas’s cycling economy is riding high as startups, accelerators, and trail projects fuel new business, jobs, and global investment in the Natural State.
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Arkansas’s Small Businesses Battle Inflation and Instability
From inflation to the ongoing government shutdown, small businesses in Arkansas are facing mounting challenges. The state is now being urged to introduce more initiatives to provide relief.
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Arkansas to Host Second Lithium Summit in Late October as State’s Industry Gains Momentum
Arkansas will host its second Lithium Innovation Summit on October 28–29, 2025, spotlighting the state’s expanding lithium industry and emerging economic opportunities.
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Arkansas Data Industry Gets a Historic Lift with Google’s Record $4 Billion Project
Google is investing $4 billion in a new West Memphis data center, marking the largest capital investment in Arkansas history, bringing jobs, education initiatives, and renewable energy development.
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The Secret Bidding War for Arkansas’s Digital Gold Rush
Explore Arkansas’s secretive negotiations to secure billion dollar data centers in Little Rock and Conway, including tax concessions, economic impacts, and public concerns.
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Arkansas Looks to the Future with $8 Million Research Initiative
Arkansas Research Alliance launches AR-NETWORK with an $8 million NSF grant to strengthen research, accelerate innovation, and expand STEM career opportunities across the state.
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Wind Power Meets Resistance in the Ozark Highlands
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.
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L3Harris Unveils Plans for Large-Scale Rocket Motor Plant in Camden
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.
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The Outdoor Economy Grows Wild in Arkansas
Arkansas sees record tourism in 2024, with 52 million visitors boosting the outdoor economy, creating jobs, and generating $17.4 billion in economic activity.
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New Tech Hub in El Dorado Signals Arkansas' Lithium Ambitions
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.
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Broadband Hopes Dim in Rural Arkansas as Federal Program Stalls
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.