FORT SMITH, Arkansas, Aug. 1 -- The University of Arkansas-Fort Smith issued the following news: * * * Awareness and Education to Save Lives at UAFS By Ian Silvester The University of Arkansas - Fort Smith is ramping up its fight against the opioid crisis with educational andtraining programs aimed at preventing overdose deaths. In recent years, an increase in opioid-related overdoses, especially if fentanyl is involved, has filled newsfeeds. A two-milligram dose, similar to five to seven   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill and Bipartisan Delegation Meet with Ambassador of Taiwan to Paraguay Jose Han On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR) and a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives met with Ambassador of Taiwan to Paraguay Jose Han. Following their meeting, th  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * Chairman Hill and Bipartisan Delegation Visit Paraguay On Wednesday, July 30, 2025, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (R-AR) and a bipartisan delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives met with Paraguay's Minister of Economy and Finance Carlos Fernandez Valdovinos and Senior Representatives from the Ce  more

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton Introduces Bill to End H-1B Visa Loophole for Universities * Contact: Caroline Tabler or Patrick McCann (202) 224-2353 July 31, 2025 Washington, DC -- Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today introduced the Colleges for the American People (CAP Act), which would remove the H1-B visa cap exemption for foreigners employed by colleges and universities. Under current law, foreign professors hi  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45997) on July 31, 2025, entitled "Federal Regional Commissions and Authorities - Structural Features and Function:" (Continued from Part 1 of 5) * * * Delta Regional Authority The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) was established in 2000 to address economic distress in the Mississippi River Delta region./47 The DRA aims to "improve regional economic opportunity by helping to create jobs, build   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 2 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on July 31, 2025: * * * House Financial Services Committee Requests Feedback on Current Federal Consumer Financial Data Privacy Law and Potential Legislative Proposals Today, House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chairman Andy Barr (KY-06) issued a request for feedback from the public o  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 2 -- Little Rock School District issued the following news on July 31, 2025: * * * LRSD's Dr. Shana Loring Selected for National Education Fellowship The Little Rock School District is proud to announce that Dr. Shana Loring, LRSD's Assistant Superintendent for High School Transformation and Postsecondary Readiness, has been selected as a 2025-2026 Fellow for the Fellowship for Public Education Leadership, hosted by The Broad Center at the Yale School of Management  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 2 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * New Program Renews A-State's Commitment to Mass Communications Industry Among the decisions by the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board at its last meeting was one that will be of particular interest to aspiring journalists. Arkansas State University's proposal to reconfigure a proven program and extend its scope was approved by the state board, concluding a lengthy and thoughtful campus process  more

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 2 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Receives $4.2 Million Gift from Trinity Foundation to Strengthen Early Childhood Education Across Arkansas By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a monumental $4.2 million gift from the Trinity Foundation to strengthen early childhood education (ECE) across Arkansas. The investment will establish the Trinity Foundation Early Childhood Education Endowe  more