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‘Great news for Arkansas,’ Senator applauds $17.87 million grant for semiconductor facility

By Karla Florez | Oct 19, 2021

University of Arkansas engineering researchers will be given the opportunity to strengthen its national silicon carbide research efforts and launch a fabrication facility on campus with a recently released $17.87 million grant given by the National Science Foundation.

Arkansas armors up against federally-imposed business vaccine mandates, stating it is ‘not the answer’

By Karla Florez | Oct 7, 2021

Two Arkansas legislators have filed vaccine-related bills after mandates enforced by the Biden administration have driven business with over 100 employees to require its employees to show proof of it.

Arkansas reports dramatic job increases

By Karla Florez | Oct 7, 2021

Arkansas reported a higher-than-usual job count in August, an indicator of a statewide economic recovery amid the pandemic.

Report: Arkansas' bank industry rebounds after state lifts COVID-19-related restrictions

By Karla Florez | Jun 29, 2021

A recent WalletHub report reveals that Arkansas is ranked among the states with the lowest remaining COVID-19-related restrictions and most-effective vaccine distribution figures. The data indicates that the U.S. has progressed with vaccine distributions and has seen an increasing amount of business re-openings.

Arkansas introduces new job-seeking assistance website to facilitate residents’ ability to 'enhance their education or to change careers'

By Karla Florez | Jun 28, 2021

Arkansas has recently launched its “Ready for Life” website. The program is designed to offer resources for employment and job training.

Arkansas lawmakers propose hybrid Medicaid expansion through which 'no one loses health care benefits'

By Karla Florez | Jun 28, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson confirmed that Arkansas will submit its plan for a Medicaid expansion overhaul to the Biden administration next month on July 14. The state hopes to receive approval by November or December of this year.

Arkansas celebrates official federal declaration of Juneteenth to 'promote unity, healing and reconciliation'

By Karla Florez | Jun 18, 2021

Various communities across Arkansas plan to celebrate June Nineteenth in honor of enslaved African Americans who learned they were the last to be freed on June 19, 1865.

Webb runs for Arkansas lieutenant governor to 'maintain a strong position in life, liberty and the pursuit of lower taxes'

By Karla Florez | May 14, 2021

Former Head of Arkansas’ Republican Party Doyle Webb has confirmed that he will run for State Lieutenant Governor.

Russell seeks Arkansas Democratic nominee for governor to help diminish 'systemic failure in leadership'

By Karla Florez | May 14, 2021

James “Rus” Russell is pursuing a Democratic nomination to be named Arkansas Governor next year.

Experts say American Families Plan could 'hurt the returns on private investment into venture capital and private equity funds'

By Karla Florez | May 9, 2021

President Joe Biden recently affirmed his plan to raise taxes on upper-class citizens in his “American Families Plan” to help struggling families lessen the country’s income gap.

'We cannot allow Democrats to close this prison': Senators pushes for Guantánamo Bay prison shutdown

By Karla Florez | May 9, 2021

More than two dozen senators stand in favor of shutting down the U.S Guantánamo Bay military prison and rehoming its 40 remaining prisoners, accusing the facility of abusing human rights, damaging the country’s reputation and fueling anti-Muslim beliefs.

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‘Great news for Arkansas,’ Senator applauds $17.87 million grant for semiconductor facility

Arkansas armors up against federally-imposed business vaccine mandates, stating it is ‘not the answer’

Arkansas reports dramatic job increases

Report: Arkansas' bank industry rebounds after state lifts COVID-19-related restrictions

Arkansas introduces new job-seeking assistance website to facilitate residents’ ability to 'enhance their education or to change careers'

Arkansas lawmakers propose hybrid Medicaid expansion through which 'no one loses health care benefits'

Arkansas celebrates official federal declaration of Juneteenth to 'promote unity, healing and reconciliation'

Webb runs for Arkansas lieutenant governor to 'maintain a strong position in life, liberty and the pursuit of lower taxes'

Russell seeks Arkansas Democratic nominee for governor to help diminish 'systemic failure in leadership'

Experts say American Families Plan could 'hurt the returns on private investment into venture capital and private equity funds'

'We cannot allow Democrats to close this prison': Senators pushes for Guantánamo Bay prison shutdown

Cotton, Boozman put forth effort to give 'Arkansans greater access to health care without traveling long distances'

Arkansas law banning select trans medical treatments 'kind of a moot point,' Burns says

University of Arkansas professor receives recognition for contribution of Ozark folk music compilation

Rutledge calls for rising energy cost investigation

Hutchinson addresses record-breaking winter storm

Arkansas Tech University campus ambassador gets Instagram, Facebook accounts

Arkansas opens applications for farm-to-school initiative

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