Daily Digest: January 30, 2019

by Tyler Hale January 30, 2019

Find out what’s happening in Arkansas business and politics every day with the Arkansas Money & Politics Daily Digest. We collect each day’s important news and deliver it to you in one convenient article.

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Projections show Arkansas rice acreage increasing in 2019. |Arkansas Money & Politics

Gov. Hutchinson announces appointments. | Arkansas Money & Politics

New CEO for Farm Credit of Western Arkansas announced. | Arkansas Money & Politics

USPS increases postage rates. | Arkansas Money & Politics

Well, that was quick. Little Rock ends deal with scooter company. | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Lawmakers scrutinize merger between health entities. | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Senate bill focuses on home design standards. | Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Oaklawn is picking up the pace with construction. | Arkansas Business

California investor purchases Cardinal Health Center in Sherwood. | Arkansas Business

Oklahoma utility agrees to reduction in rate increase requests for Arkansas customers. | Arkansas Business (AP)

Hendren and Shepherd: Leaders of 92^ndGeneral Assembly. | Talk Business & Politics

Hutchinson introduces new income tax proposal. | Arkansas Times

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Brandon Haberer Named CEO of Farm Credit of Western Arkansas

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Daily Digest: January 30, 2019

Brandon Haberer Named CEO of Farm Credit of Western Arkansas

Miles Stephens Named CEO of Stephens Insurance

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