Welcome to 2026 and Arkansas Money & Politics! We made it through the holidays, and while the tinsel and the tree may stay up for some of us a while longer, the changing of the calendar tells us it is time to get back to work.
The new year is a time of renewal, of taking stock of where we are in life, what we can improve and what we want to accomplish. It is a time of year where the air hangs heavy with possibilities and promise. AMP is here to help get the new year started off right.
At AMP, January means influencers, as in our annual “Influencers of the Year.” Nominated by readers and selected by a panel of former honorees, our 2026 “Influencers of the Year” represent the best in Arkansas across multiple industries.
Each January issue, we also look at what’s next for the coming year. Our annual sit-down with Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders addresses her plans to advance her agenda in 2026, and we will also take a look at what is ahead in Arkansas for economic development, health care, education, social issues and more.
Also inside, you will find our business services package with stories about information technology services, staffing, accounting and even succession planning for generational businesses.
All this and more are waiting inside. Come join us as we continue our mission to shine a light on the positive stories that make Arkansas such a great place to live and work.
As always, thank you for reading. Whatever you promised yourself this year, AY Media Group wants to see you accomplish it. Change is hard, but you’ve got this — stay focused, stay committed, and make 2026 your year!
