| News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors Newsletter for Wednesday February 11, 2026 ( 30 items ) |
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"Small Works on Paper" at Norman Hall Art Gallery
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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"Small Works on Paper" at Norman Hall Art Gallery
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Norman Hall Art Gallery at Arkansas Tech University is hosting "Small Works on Paper," a juried visual art exhibition presented by the Arkansas Arts Council, through Friday, Feb. 20.
According to the council, the exhibition "showcases 2D artwork created by Arkansas artists that is no larger than 18-by-24 inches."
The annual program is in its 39t
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Americans for Tax Reform: Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors That Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States
WASHINGTON, Feb. 6 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary:
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The Ronald Reagan Legacy Project Commends the Bipartisan Group of Governors that Proclaimed "Ronald Reagan Day" in Their States
Rachel Loren
The Ronald Reagan Legacy project celebrates the 115th anniversary of Ronald Reagan's birthday.
Each year, in honor of the nation's 40th President, the Ronald Reagan Legacy Project sends proclamation requests to governors urging them to proclaim February 6 as "Ronald R
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Arkansas State University: Congressman Crawford Secures $2.1 Million to Expand Steel Research Capabilities
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Feb. 11 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news:
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Congressman Crawford Secures $2.1 Million to Expand Steel Research Capabilities
Federal funding secured by U.S. Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Ark., will support the acquisition of industry-grade testing equipment for Arkansas State's Center for Advanced Materials and Steel Manufacturing (CAMSM), expanding its steel research and testing capabilities
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Arkansas State University will expand its steel research a
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Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space
SACRAMENTO, California, Feb. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta: Any Federal Legislation to Protect Kids Online Must Allow States to Continue Critical Work in This Space
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 40 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress supporting the passage of the bipartisan U.S. Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748 and urging polic
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Boozman, Bennet PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Signed into Law
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Boozman, Bennet PREEMIE Reauthorization Act Signed into Law
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WASHINGTON- Legislation championed by U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Michael Bennet (D-CO) extending critical federal research, education and intervention activities aimed at reducing preterm birth and infant mortality has been signed into law. The Prematurity Research Expansion and Education for Mothers who deliver Infants Early
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Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSbrep) -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release:
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Boyle Releases Report Finding Personal Bankruptcies at Highest Levels in Years Under Donald Trump
A new report by House Budget Committee Ranking Member Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) finds that personal bankruptcies are rising across the country under President Donald Trump, with filings increasing in 47 states and the District of Columbia durin
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Chairman Hill: We Have Direct Solutions To Improve The Cost Of Living For All Americans
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Chairman Hill: We Have Direct Solutions To Improve The Cost Of Living For All Americans
Today, the House Financial Services Committee, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), is holding a hearing to examine how the policies of the Biden Administration contributed to the rising cost-of-living pressures for American families. Members wil
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Committee Seeks Answers on Living Conditions and Management at 32 Troubled Public Housing Agencies
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Committee Seeks Answers on Living Conditions and Management at 32 Troubled Public Housing Agencies
House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02), Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations Chairman Dan Meuser (PA-09), and Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), sent letters to 32 different Public Hou
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Entergy and partners pack more than 530,000 meals for vulnerable communities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy and partners pack more than 530,000 meals for vulnerable communities in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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NEW ORLEANS - In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Entergy joined forces with Louisiana Blue, Healthy Blue, the Pack Shack, and Extra Table Feeds to assemble meals for vulnerable communities across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. Inspired by Dr. King's lega
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ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Feb. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN's 'No Love Lost' Valentine's Day schedule and College GameDay at No. 1 Arizona highlight men's college basketball programming, Feb. 10-15
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* No. 16 Texas Tech vs. No. 1 Arizona headlines a Saturday ESPN Blockbuster, with College GameDay live from Tucson
* Valentine's Day on ABC features a ranked rivalry doubleheader
* Friday Night Hoops showcases undefeate
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Faculty Senate Selects Subhadra for Monthly Award
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Faculty Senate Selects Subhadra for Monthly Award
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Dr. Bindu Subhadra, Arkansas Tech University assistant professor of biology, was recognized as ATU faculty member of the month by ATU Faculty Senate on Tuesday, Feb. 10.
The honor is based upon Subhadra's successful effort to earn a $52,236 Arkansas IDeA Network of Biomedical Research Excellence (INBRE) grant through the INBRE Pilot Award.
"Mult
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FIRE POLL: Americans overwhelmingly want free speech protected in AI regulation
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release:
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FIRE POLL: Americans overwhelmingly want free speech protected in AI regulation
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PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 10, 2026 -A new poll from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression finds that while Americans are apprehensive about the rise of artificial intelligence, they overwhelmingly believe that legislators should protect freedom of speech when crafting AI legi
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Full Committee Examines Affordability Challenges For American Families
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Full Committee Examines Affordability Challenges For American Families
Today, the House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), held a hearing examining how the policies of the Biden Administration contributed to rising cost-of-living pressures for American families. Members reviewed the improvements un
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HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Feb. 11 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL ANNE LOPEZ LEADS MULTISTATE EFFORT URGING CONGRESS TO PASS KIDS ONLINE SAFETY ACT
Attorney General Anne Lopez led a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, with a letter urging Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to
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KATV Channel 7 Spotlights UAPB research
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Feb. 10 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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KATV Channel 7 Spotlights UAPB research
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Click Here to Watch KATV Channel 7 Feature
A natural compound found in rice may help protect cells from age-related damage, according to Dr. Sankar Devarajan, associate professor of nutrition for the Department of Human Sciences at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.
Dr. Devarajan is leading a study focused on gamma-oryzanol, a nutrien
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Main Street Russellville Plans Sculpture of ATU's Jerry
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Main Street Russellville Plans Sculpture of ATU's Jerry
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An Arkansas Tech University icon will soon be represented in sculpture at the historic Russellville Train Depot.
Main Street Russellville has obtained a $10,000 Arkansas Division of Heritage grant to support the creation and installation of a public artwork celebrating Jerry the Bulldog, ATU campus ambassador.
Entitled "Time Out with Jerry
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown, alongside a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general from around the country, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to
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NetChoice Sues to Stop Censorship in the South Carolina Speech Code
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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NetChoice Sues to Stop Censorship in the South Carolina Speech Code
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COLUMBIA, S.C.-Last week, NetChoice filed a lawsuit challenging South Carolina's new Speech Code. These Orwellian restrictions on free speech, enacted on Thursday, force digital services either to act as government censors
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Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Reviews Public Housing Authorities
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee Reviews Public Housing Authorities
Today, the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations examined how to improve management from Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) to improve living conditions for residents.
On Fraud and Mismanagement of PHAs:
Chairman French Hill (AR-02) said, "In 2023, in
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Powering literacy and lifelong learning
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Feb. 10 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Powering literacy and lifelong learning
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NEW ORLEANS - Entergy is committed to strengthening the communities we serve by supporting education and access to opportunity. Our continued investment in the literacy program Prime Time underscores this commitment by expanding access to early learning, fostering critical thinking, and engaging families in lifelong learning.
Over the past 14 y
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Project IMPACT Turns Attention to Local Elderly
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Project IMPACT Turns Attention to Local Elderly
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Learning lessons on how to serve the elderly and putting that information into action have been among the latest activities by Project IMPACT, an initiative by Arkansas Tech University Department of Behavioral Sciences students.
Jenny Riley, senior companion program director for the Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas, spoke to members of
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SEMO Transfer Center Brings Pop-Up Events to Regional Community Colleges
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, Feb. 9 -- Southeast Missouri State University posted the following news:
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SEMO Transfer Center Brings Pop-Up Events to Regional Community Colleges
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Hosted by the SEMO Transfer Center, the pop-up events provide drop-in opportunities for transfer students to connect with SEMO representatives, ask questions, apply for admission on the spot, and pick up SEMO swag. Snacks will be available, and students who apply during the event will have the chance to spin a priz
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Still the Best: ATU Offers No. 1 Online MBA in Arkansas
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Feb. 10 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Still the Best: ATU Offers No. 1 Online MBA in Arkansas
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U.S. News and World Report has selected Arkansas Tech University as providing the best online Master of Business Administration degree in the State of Arkansas for a second consecutive year.
The ranking is based upon a methodology that includes engagement, expert opinion, faculty credentials and training, services and technologies and studen
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TechNet Appoints Jennifer Harris as Executive Director for Texas and the South
WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, issued the following news release:
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TechNet Appoints Jennifer Harris as Executive Director for Texas and the South
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Washington, D.C. -TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of tech CEOs and senior executives, today announced the appointment of Jennifer Harris as Executive Director for Texas and the South. Based in Texa
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UA Little Rock Alum Leads Strategic Communications for Major Air Force Command
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 9 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Alum Leads Strategic Communications for Major Air Force Command
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By day, Maggie Kealy-Machella served as a public affairs officer at Little Rock Air Force Base eight years ago. By night, she tackled graduate coursework -fueled by determination that later helped launch her into senior communications leadership in the U.S. Air Force.
The South Side of Chicago native
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UA Little Rock Welcomes 10 New Corporate Partners to Support Arkansas Workforce
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 10 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Welcomes 10 New Corporate Partners to Support Arkansas Workforce
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has added 10 new members to its Corporate Partnerships Program, expanding a growing network of employers committed to supporting workforce development across Arkansas.
Through the program, partnering employers provide their employees with opportunities to b
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UAMS Enrolls 25 Doula Trainees From 14 Arkansas Counties in Latest Class
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 11 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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UAMS Enrolls 25 Doula Trainees from 14 Arkansas Counties in Latest Class
By David Wise
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Institute for Community Health Innovation will train at least 25 doulas in 2026 after enrolling its latest class of trainees in January.
The institute launched its comprehensive doula training program in 2025 in partnership with U
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USACE Announces Public Comment Period for Blue Mountain Lake Spillway Bridge Replacement
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Little Rock District issued the following news release:
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USACE announces public comment period for Blue Mountain Lake spillway bridge replacement
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is seeking public comment on the draft environmental assessment and finding of no significant impact for the replacement of the spillway bridge at Blue Mountain Lake in Yell County, Arkansas.
The 15-day public comment period
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Womack Votes for Housing for the 21st Century Act to Expand Affordability and Availability of Homes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Votes for Housing for the 21st Century Act to Expand Affordability and Availability of Homes
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WASHINGTON, D.C.-February 9, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 6644, the Housing for the 21st Century Act. This legislation aims to promote housing affordability by removing unnecessary regulatory barriers and modernizing critical federal programs.
The bill als
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WTAS: House of Representatives Highlights Support for the Committee's Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act
WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026:
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WTAS: House of Representatives Highlights Support for the Committee's Bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Committee's bipartisan Housing for the 21st Century Act by a vote of 390-9. This bipartisan housing package addresses the housing shortage we face and the need to build
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