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One day after the Arkansas General Assembly adjourned its 2026 fiscal session and approved a $6.7 billion budget, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, as expected, called a special session of the legislature to consider further tax cuts. The cuts Sanders has …

The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences recently named Andy Davis, vice chancellor of institutional relations and a former state representative, chief transformation officer at the university.  “As a former business owner and state legislator, Andy has a great deal …

Arkansas has been named one of the top states for overall economic outlook for 2025, according to a new study. The American Legislative Exchange Council ranked Arkansas #10 for economic outlook in its ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index. “Pro-growth policies …

The 95th Arkansas General Assembly convenes this month as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders looks to build on the momentum of her signature education-reform legislation and tax cuts. Here is a look at a handful of the prominent lawmakers expected to …

Aaron Burkes is chief executive officer at the Northwest Arkansas National Airport in Bentonville, but he is also trying his hand at wizardry because it takes just a touch of magic combined with flexible leadership to bring the operating tenets …

Robert Coon, managing partner at Impact Management Group in Little Rock, is a registered lobbyist who represents clients before the Arkansas General Assembly, executive branch and state agencies. Coon is a native of Greenville, South Carolina, but has been a …

In an announcement on Monday, June 10, the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) launched the Arkansas Site Development Program to provide matching funding for site development improvement efforts throughout the state. According to a press release by the organization, the …

Emerging technologies are perhaps one of the most impactful influences of the early 21st century, and former Gov. Asa Hutchinson took steps to both capitalize on the economic opportunities offered by such technologies and shield the state against threats caused …

Arkansas’ economy is growing — and quickly. Over the past few years, the state has seen a steady stream of large-scale development projects, including advanced steel mills, manufacturing facilities, production plants and more. The state has also welcomed announcements from …

As a testament to her outstanding leadership and unwavering commitment to the hospitality industry, Katie Beck, the accomplished CEO of the Arkansas Hospitality Association, is a driving force behind transformative initiatives within the state’s hospitality sector. Though regarded by peers …