Today I’d like to highlight the work of the Arkansas Army National Guard’s Aviation Team. As governor, I have the responsibility of also being commander in chief of the Arkansas National Guard. When I approve a mission, I am expressing my confidence in the leadership of General Mark Berry, my...
Fayetteville will once again serve as the setting for a major film project. Not long removed from hosting HBO mega-hit “True Detective,” a major feature film is being shot in the Northwest Arkansas community. Fayetteville-based production company Rockhill Studios confirmed on Wednesday that it...
The state Human Services Department is reviewing every case this year in which people have been denied assisted living or home care services in the Living Choices and ARChoices programs. Until January of this year, DHS staff used to determine whether people were eligible. The criteria include their...
Arkansas State University has named a new director for the Fowler Center. Dr. Marika Kyriakoshas been appointed to lead the Fowler Center and has been promoted to interim assistant dean for the College of Liberal Arts and Communications, according to A-State Dean Carl Cates. Kyriakos will be...
Planned Parenthood is preparing to open a new health center in Little Rock in August. According to organization officials, the move is designed to meet increased patient demand and “address a lack of access to comprehensive sexual and reproductive health care within the area.” The new center...
A Fayetteville church is among the growing number of religious organizations offering protection to undocumented immigrants during President Donald Trump’s directed ICE raids across the United States. Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, on Old Missouri Road in northwest Fayetteville is among nearly...
The Arkansas Research Alliance has named a new director for the ARA Academy of Scholars & Fellows. Effective July 1, Douglas Hutchings will serve as the new director. Hutchings is an entrepreneur and founding board member of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association. He founded Silicon Solar...
Arkansas State University has named a new deputy director for the ASU Delta Center for Economic Development. Delta Center executive director Andrea Allen announced that Dr. Cliff Jones will serve as the new deputy director. Jones is the former chancellor for learning and instruction at ASU...
Do you drive and electric vehicle (EV) or plan to get one in the new future? A new program intends to increase adoption of electric vehicles by Arkansans as a result of increased charging infrastructure. For example, “range anxiety” and the lack of awareness or availability of EV charging...
Today I want to share the good news that we ended the 2019 budget year with a $295 million surplus. That means more people are working, we are controlling spending, and intentionally saving. A budget surplus doesn’t happen by accident. Just like in your family budget, if you’re going to save...