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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Wednesday August 27, 2025 ( 5 items )  

10 Multi-Pound Level Methamphetamine Distributors in Northeast Arkansas in Custody Following Arrest Operation
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas posted the following news release: * * * Ten Multi-Pound Level Methamphetamine Distributors in Northeast Arkansas in Custody Following Arrest Operation JONESBORO--Ten out of 11 defendants indicted on charges of distributing large amounts of methamphetamine and conspiracy in northeast Arkansas are in custody after federal and state authorities made a series of arrests this morning as part of  more

UA Little Rock Expands Extended Education With Three AI Courses to Equip Arkansas Workforce for Tomorrow
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * UA Little Rock Expands Extended Education with Three New AI Courses to Equip Arkansas Workforce for Tomorrow By Angelita Faller The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is launching three innovative courses in its Extended Education program, designed to prepare Arkansas's workforce for the future with practical skills in artificial intelligence. The courses, including Supercharge Your Marketing St  more

UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 Achieves 100% First-Time Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 Achieves 100% First-Time Pass Rate on National Licensing Exam By David Wise The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Doctor of Physical Therapy Class of 2025 has achieved a 100% first-time pass rate on the National Physical Therapy Exam (NPTE), marking the third consecutive year that the program has reached this  more

Walmart Unveils New Seller Capabilities and Tools, Growth Initiatives and Next-Level Omnichannel Opportunities at Marketplace Seller Summit
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 27 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Unveils New Seller Capabilities and Tools, Growth Initiatives and Next-Level Omnichannel Opportunities at Marketplace Seller Summit Key Insights - At this year's Let's Grow! Marketplace Seller Summit, Walmart introduced new AI-powered tools and seller incentives to help sellers grow faster, operate more efficiently and reach more customers. - They also announced expanded Next-Day Delivery in major metros and   more

Womack Applauds President Trump's Executive Order to Combat Desecration of U.S. Flag
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Applauds President Trump's Executive Order to Combat Desecration of U.S. Flag * WASHINGTON, D.C. -- August 26, 2025... Congressman Steve Womack (R-AR) today applauded President Donald Trump for signing an Executive Order (EO) to protect the flag of the United States and prosecute those who incite violence or otherwise violate our laws while desecrating this symbol of our country. Congressm  more