RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Reduced Textbook Costs Part of Tinerella's Legacy As Sherry Tinerella prepares to retire and conclude her 17-year tenure as a member of the Arkansas Tech University library staff, she can do so with the knowledge that she made an authentic and sustainable difference in student access. Tinerella was a driving force in the introduction and implementation of open education resources at Arkansas Tech. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Holds Hearing Examining FY26 Budget Request for Military Construction and Family Housing * WASHINGTON-- U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), Chairman of the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies (MilCon-VA) Appropriations Subcommittee, held a hearing examining the fiscal year 2026 budget request for military infrastructure and family housing. As a critical force enabler  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on June 17, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill Statement on Senate Passage of GENIUS Act House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) issued the following statement following Senate passage of the GENIUS Act: "Clear rules of the road for stablecoins are long overdue, and today we're one step closer to creating a functional regulatory framewor  more

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Chevron announced its evaluation of lithium production potential in the U.S., aiming to meet the growing demand for the metal essential to digital conveniences and electric vehicles. Rania Yacoub, corporate business development manager for Chevron New Energies, stated that the company is looking to help drive U.S. energy competitiveness by sourcing lithium domestically. Chevron plans to utilize innovative techniques like direct lithium extraction from brines, leveraging   more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 18 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Taking a Fresh Approach to Product Innovation With Scintilla Backed by data-driven insights, DUDE Wipes breaks into new category at Walmart with exclusive launch of LiL' DUDE Wipes. Key Insights * By using first-party insights from Scintilla, Walmart and DUDE Wipes identified a new opportunity outside of on-the-go hygiene -- leading to the creation of LiL' DUDE Wipes. * With support from Walmart and access to verifi  more