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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Tuesday November 18, 2025 ( 8 items )  

2025 Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Director Election Results
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 17 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * 2025 Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Director Election Results * The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) is pleased to announce the results of the 2025 election for three positions on the Bank's Board of Directors (Board), which consisted of one member director seat in Arkansas, one member director seat in Louisiana and an indepen  more

Arkansas Tech University: Bradley Conducts Interview at Statewide Conference
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Bradley Conducts Interview at Statewide Conference Dr. Michael Bradley, dean of the Arkansas Tech University College of Research and Graduate Studies, joined Oklahoma author John Gifford for a featured conversation during the 2025 Oklahoma Recreation and Park Society (ORPS) annual conference at Southern Hills in Tulsa. The session centered on Gifford's book, "Red Dirt Country," and explored themes of  more

ATU Physics Students Attend National Conference
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 18 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Physics Students Attend National Conference Five Arkansas Tech University students attended a physics and astronomy congress hosted by the American Institute of Physics Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Denver, Colo. ATU was represented at the event by Gunner Hodges of Harrison, Zachary Jimerson of Harrison, Skye Palmer of Hot Springs, Joy Skaggs of Russellville and Joseph Temple of Greenbrier. "The biggest ben  more

Grateful Patient Thanks UAMS, MEMS, LRFD for Rescue, Encourages Blood Donations
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Grateful Patient Thanks UAMS, MEMS, LRFD for Rescue, Encourages Blood Donations By Kate Franks Katie McClanahan, a 32-year-old wife and mother of two young children from midtown Little Rock, says she wouldn't be alive to share her story without the extraordinary efforts of the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Trauma Team, Metropolitan Emergency Medical   more

Ranked clashes with postseason implications power ESPN's Week 13 college football presentation
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Nov. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Ranked clashes with postseason implications power ESPN's Week 13 college football presentation * * Trio of SEC showdowns set for ABC spotlight * Thirteen Top 25 teams showcased in ESPN's Week 13 coverage * Longtime rivalries renewed, including Florida/Tennessee, Arkansas/Texas, Harvard/Yale, California/Stanford and more As college football's regular season nea  more

U of A Students Join Community Effort to End Homelessness Through Point-in-Time Count
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news on Nov. 17, 2025: * * * U of A Students Join Community Effort to End Homelessness Through Point-in-Time Count University of Arkansas students are invited to take part in the 2026 Point-in-Time (PIT) Count -- an annual, nationwide effort to count individuals and families experiencing homelessness. The Northwest Arkansas Continuum of Care (NWA CoC), in partnership with the U of A, will conduct the count on J  more

University of Arkansas: Faculty - Submit Course Reserve Requests for Spring 2026 Semester
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 18 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Faculty: Submit Course Reserve Requests for Spring 2026 Semester The University of Arkansas Libraries are now accepting course reserve requests for the spring 2026 semester. Faculty and instructors are encouraged to submit their requests early by filling out the Course Reserve Request Form. Course reserves are accepted year-round and are processed in the order received, with an average processing t  more

Womack to Miss First-Ever Vote
WASHINGTON, Nov. 17 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack to Miss First-Ever Vote * WASHINGTON, D.C.November 17, 2025... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) issued the statement below regarding his absence from today's votes in the U.S. House of Representatives. Congressman Womack said, "After almost fifteen years with a perfect voting record, I am sad to report that my streak will end today. I am dealing with a family member's serious medical issue   more