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Rogers to lead Sanders’ new ‘Workforce Cabinet’

2.9.23 – Center Square  Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders created a new “Workforce Cabinet” to study workforce development and career education. Sanders announced Thursday that Mike Rogers would helm the cabinet. He’s a former agriculture...

Northwest Arkansas’ economy is resilient, but housing is needed

1.31.23 – AXIOS Some economists are bullish the U.S. can avoid a recession, citing continued wage and job growth, Talk Business & Politics reports. Driving the news: The annual Arkansas Business Forecast Luncheon took place last week in Rogers, hosted by the...

Arkansas legislative committee approves $50M for school safety

10.27.23 – Arkansas Democrat Gazette – The Legislature’s Joint Budget Committee on Thursday approved the transfer of $50 million from the state’s restricted reserve fund to the state Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and...

Lawmakers consider several new bills at Arkansas General Assembly

1.9.23 -ARKANSAS, USA Lawmakers consider several new bills at Arkansas General Assembly. There are bills that stand out in the Arkansas General Assembly, like adding penalties to people speeding and making it a felony if someone is harmed by a vaccine. Now, it’s...

New faces and changes coming for Arkansas

1.8.23 -KAIT- LITTLE ROCK, Ark. There will be a few changes and new faces coming to the Arkansas legislature when lawmakers convene on Jan. 9 for the 94th General Assembly. Over one-quarter of the Arkansas House and Senate will be new faces. Some legislators are...