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Local leaders express relief as Congress ends 43-day shutdown

State Rep. Stetson Painter expressed relief Thursday that Congress ended the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, noting that "a little over four billion dollars" would now return to Arkansas state coffers. "Glad the federal government decided to get funded last night," Painter said during a community meeting at the new Mountain Home Community Center…
November 14, 20250Comments

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Arkansas named most pro-life state for sixth consecutive year

Arkansas has been recognized as the nation's most pro-life state for the sixth year in a row by Americans United for Life, the pro-life organization announced Monday. The annual ranking evaluates all 50 states based on laws protecting the unborn, elderly, disabled and terminally ill. "Arkansans should be proud of their state legislators for passing…
October 28, 20250Comments

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Arkansas officials: Your Statement of Financial Interests is due. File now.

Transparency matters. If you serve in public office, are running for elected office, or hold certain public positions in Arkansas, filing your Statement of Financial Interest (SFI) isn’t just a bureaucratic box to check—it’s a cornerstone of public trust. Too many officials seem unaware of the need to file and many more conveniently forget to. …
January 28, 20250Comments

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T-Mobile announces $163 Million in completed network upgrades for Arkansas

There’s nothing little about these rocking network upgrades. In a legislative hearing today at the state capitol, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the completion of a multi-year 5G network investment totaling more than $163 million across Arkansas, creating new opportunities for local businesses, schools, healthcare providers, first responders and anyone on T-Mobile’s network through its…
April 24, 20240Comments

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Working group recommends human trafficking prevention, intervention tactics to Arkansas leaders

A group of experts on Friday recommended three steps Arkansas can take to address and prevent human trafficking in, an effort that a $1.5 million federal grant will support, the state Department of Human Services announced in a press release.  Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders created the working group with an executive order in February, and she…
October 17, 20230Comments

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