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Sen. Jim Hendren

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Hendren’s Hate Crimes Bill Finally Going Before Committee
by Tyler Hale April 6, 2021
by Tyler Hale April 6, 2021
State Sen. Jim Hendren’s hate crimes bill is heading before a legislative committee on Wednesday. It has been a long path for Hendren’s proposed bill to get to committee. Entitled Senate Bill 3, this legislation was first filed on Nov.…
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Tim Griffin Announces 2022 Bid for Governor’s Office
by Tyler Hale August 5, 2019
by Tyler Hale August 5, 2019
The Arkansas Governor’s race is officially on. Current Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin has announced that he will be seeking the Governor’s office in 2022. Griffin is serving his second four-year term, which he started in January; the state Constitution…
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Little Rock Traffic Court Prepares for In-Person Reopening April 14, 2021
Little Rock’s Traffic Court is set to reopen for in-person proceedings in June. The Little Rock District Court, Second Division is set to reopen on June 1, according to Judge Vic Fleming. He said, in a city news release, that… The post Little Rock Traffic Court Prepares for In-Person Reopening appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution For Now April 14, 2021
Arkansas is pausing the distribution of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine for now. This pause comes after both the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) called for a pause in the… The post Arkansas Pauses Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Distribution For Now appeared first on AMP.
Technology Ventures at UA Develops New IP Option Agreement for Entrepreneurs April 14, 2021
The University of Arkansas’ Technology Ventures division has unveiled a new intellectual property option agreement for UA entrepreneurial teams. Through this agreement, pre-incorporation entrepreneurial teams can obtain limited rights to do a commercial valuation, perform customer discovery and develop university-owned… The post Technology Ventures at UA Develops New IP Option Agreement for Entrepreneurs appeared first […]
UA Faculty Members Receive $480K Grant for Cellular Therapy Research April 14, 2021
University of Arkansas researchers have received a $480,000 grant to study how engineered coatings could impact therapeutic human mesenchymal stromal cells, or hMSCs. The National Science Foundation awarded the grant to Jorge Almodovar, an assistant professor of chemical engineering, and… The post UA Faculty Members Receive $480K Grant for Cellular Therapy Research appeared first on […]
Arkansas Banks Ranked Among World’s Best in 2021 by Forbes April 14, 2021
Four Arkansas banks have been ranked among the world’s best by Forbes magazine. In the United States, 75 banks were listed on Forbes’ ‘The World’s Best Banks’ list. This list included Arvest Bank, Centennial Bank, Simmons Bank and Bank OZK.… The post Arkansas Banks Ranked Among World’s Best in 2021 by Forbes appeared first on […]
DRA Launches Mapping Project to Identify Internet Access Gaps April 13, 2021
The Delta Regional Authority has launched a new mapping initiative focused on broadband within its eight-state region. As part of this initiative, called the Delta Broadband Mapping Project, the federal-state partnership is looking to bolster the broadband infrastructure in the… The post DRA Launches Mapping Project to Identify Internet Access Gaps appeared first on AMP.
Forge Institute Cements Partnership with Job Placement Platform April 13, 2021
The Forge Institute has cemented a partnership with Quotanda’s CareerScore to boost job placement opportunities for Forge Institute Training Academy graduates. The Miami-based CareerScore offers career services that aim to help schools increase job placement rates. CareerScore is one of… The post Forge Institute Cements Partnership with Job Placement Platform appeared first on AMP.
Medical Marijuana Sales Approaching $300 Million in Arkansas April 13, 2021
Arkansas is closing in on $300 million in medical marijuana sales since the state saw its first dispensary open in mid-2019. According to the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission, there have been $285 million in sales to date, as of April… The post Medical Marijuana Sales Approaching $300 Million in Arkansas appeared first on AMP.
Land of Opportunity: Franklin McLarty Behind $276M Launch of Arkansas Special-Purpose Acquisition Company April 13, 2021
If you didn’t know better, you’d easily mistake Franklin McLarty for one of a million other corporate guys — a banker, maybe, albeit one considerably less buttoned-down than stereotype. You easily picture the Central High School grad on the sidelines… The post Land of Opportunity: Franklin McLarty Behind $276M Launch of Arkansas Special-Purpose Acquisition Company […]
The Digs of the Deal: Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport. ‘Tails’ To Tell, Economic Engine To Drive April 13, 2021
In the quiet, unsuspecting Southern mountain town of Mena, you’ll find a small airport that has provided aviation services since World War II. Though it was once part of an international controversy, the Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport has brought much… The post The Digs of the Deal: Mena Intermountain Municipal Airport. ‘Tails’ To Tell, Economic […]

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Sen. Jim Hendren

Hendren’s Hate Crimes Bill Finally Going Before Committee

Tim Griffin Announces 2022 Bid for Governor’s Office