News Tipoffs - Arkansas Editors
AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
OLYMPIA, Washington, May 26 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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AG Brown joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Nick Brown and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have sent a letter to congressional leadership opposing the so-called Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, which in reality would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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Allard Assumes Command of USACE's Little Rock District
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 27 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Little Rock District issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Allard assumes command of USACE's Little Rock District
Col. Walter T. Allard assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District during a May 22 ceremony at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. He assumes command from Col. Eric R. Swenson, who is departing to take command of the USACE New York District.
The Litt
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American Medical Association, 97 Co-Signers Issue Letter to 8 Members of Congress
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 24 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association issued the following letter with 97 co-signers to eight members of Congress:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 11, 2026
The Honorable Roger Marshall, MD U.S. Senate, 479A Russell Senate Building, Washington, DC 20510
The Honorable Greg Murphy, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 407 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515
The Honorable John Joyce, MD, U.S. House of Representatives, 2102 Ray
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Joins Coalition Opposing KIDS Act, Supports Stronger Online Protections for Children
Today, Attorney General Kris Mayes announced Arizona has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online whil
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
ALBANY, New York, May 26 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Joins Bipartisan Coalition Opposing Federal Legislation that Would Weaken State Protections for Children Online
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New York Attorney General Letitia James joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 other attorneys general in urging Congress to reject the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children on
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
DENVER, Colorado, May 26 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Phil Weiser joins coalition opposing KIDS Act, supports stronger online protections for children
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Attorney General Phil Weiser announced he has joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act), H.R. 7757, arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulating Big T
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUPPORTS STRONGER ONLINE PROTECTIONS
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Raoul and Coalition Oppose KIDS Act; Bill Weakens Ability to Protect Children Online
Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act ("KIDS Act"), arguing the bill would weaken states' ability to protect children online while insulat
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Centenary Student's Work Advances to National American Advertising Federation Awards
SHREVEPORT, Louisiana, May 27 -- Centenary College of Louisiana issued the following news:
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Centenary student's work advances to National American Advertising Federation Awards
Artwork by recent Centenary graduate, Savannah Stowers ('26), will advance for judging in the National American Advertising Federation (AAF) Awards at the end of May. The National AAF awards is the industry's largest competition.
Last month, Stowers, as well as alumnae Jordan Fong ('24) and Dellanee Wade ('16), r
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Commander Corey Doolitle, UAPB Alumnus, Selected for Promotion to Captain in the U.S. Navy
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 26 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Commander Corey Doolitle, UAPB Alumnus, Selected for Promotion to Captain in the United States Navy
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Commander (Captain Select) Corey Doolittle, MSC, USN, an alumnus of the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), has been selected for promotion to the rank of Captain (O-6) in the United States Navy.
Commander Doolittle earned a Bachelor of Science in Regulatory Sciences from UAPB'
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Conn. AG Tong Announces Investigation Into Roblox Over Harm to Children
HARTFORD, Connecticut, May 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Leads Bipartisan Multistate Letter to Congress Supporting Stronger Online Protections for Children
Attorney General William Tong today announced the State of Connecticut has opened an investigation into online gaming and chat platform Roblox following widespread reports of child exploitation and harm.
"Roblox built an online pedophile playground. Our i
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Consumer Bankers Association President Johnson Issues Letter to House Financial Services Chairman Hill, Ranking Member Waters
WASHINGTON, May 24 -- Lindsey D. Johnson, president and CEO of Consumer Bankers Association issued the following letter to Chairman French Hill, R-Arkansas, and Ranking Member Maxine Waters, D-California, both of the House Financial Services Committee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 13, 2026
The Honorable French Hill, Chairman, House Committee on Financial Services, 2129 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C. 20515
The Honorable Maxine Waters, Ranking Member, House Comm
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
SACRAMENTO, California, May 26 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Don't Call It Kids' Safety if Kids Aren't Safe: Attorney General Bonta Joins Bipartisan Coalition in Opposing KIDS Act
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Federal law to protect kids online should set a floor, not a ceiling
OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 44 attorneys general in sending a letter to Congress opposing the passage of the Kids Internet and Digita
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From Blog to Broadcast: UAPB Launches Innovative AI-Powered Weekly News Podcast Featuring Legend & Reign
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, May 26 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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From Blog to Broadcast: UAPB Launches Innovative AI-Powered Weekly News Podcast Featuring Legend & Reign
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The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) is introducing a new way to stay connected to campus news and storytelling. From the Yard: The UAPB News podcast is a weekly AI-generated podcast featuring co-hosts Legend and Reign, who recap the latest stories, highlights, achievemen
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Ga. A.G. Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Carr to U.S. Supreme Court: One City Cannot Set Energy Policy for the Whole Country
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to throw out a lawsuit brought by Boulder County and the City of Boulder, Colorado, against major oil and gas producers. The amicus or "friend of the court" brief, filed in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, argues that allow
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IDRPP Project Aims to Improve Follow-Up After Hearing Screening in 4 States
LOGAN, Utah, May 26 -- Utah State University issued the following news:
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IDRPP Project Aims to Improve Follow-Up After Hearing Screening in 4 States
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Approximately 98% of infants born in the U.S. receive hearing screenings within one month of birth. It is the first step in ensuring that those with hearing differences have the best chance at success in building strong communication skills and supporting healthy socio-emotional and behavioral development.
But follow-up after not passing
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Lujan, Boozman Champion Greater Access to Radiology Services
WASHINGTON, May 26 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan, Boozman Champion Greater Access to Radiology Services
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Senators Seek Medicare Reimbursement Eligibility for Hospital Radiologist Assistant-Performed Medical Imaging
W ASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM) and John Boozman (R-AR) introduced legislation to improve Medicare beneficiaries' access to medical imaging services and address the provider shortage that exists nationwide,
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress Not to Weaken Online Safeguards for Children
Bipartisan Coalition: Proposed Legislation Gives Tech Firms Too Much Power
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport and a multistate bipartisan coalition of 43 other attorneys general announced that they are opposing the federal Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act)
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SEMI Foundation, National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education
MILPITAS, California, May 26 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMI Foundation and the U.S. National Science Foundation Launch First Four Regional Nodes of the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME)
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National Workforce Infrastructure Initiative Activates More Than 325 Organizations Across the United States to Accelerate America's Microelectroni
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Sen. Warren, 21 Co-signers Issue Letter to HUD
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, with 21 co-signers issued the following letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development:
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Here is the text of the letter:
May 21, 2026
The Honorable Scott Turner
Secretary
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
Dear Secretary Turner:
We write to oppose the Department of Housing and
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TechFreedom: Virginia Screen Time Law Is a Substantial Burden on Speech, TechFreedom Tells Fourth Circuit
WASHINGTON, May 27 -- TechFreedom, a technology policy think tank, issued the following news release on May 26, 2026:
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Virginia Screen Time Law Is a Substantial Burden on Speech, TechFreedom Tells Fourth Circuit
Last week, TechFreedom filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to affirm a district court order blocking Virginia's Senate Bill 854, which requires social media platforms to verify every user's age and to cap minors under 16 at one hour of us
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Trustees Select Chancellor Todd Shields as President, Appoint Provost Calvin White as Interim Chancellor
JONESBORO, Arkansas, May 26 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Trustees Select Chancellor Todd Shields as President, Appoint Provost Calvin White as Interim Chancellor
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LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees today in a special meeting selected Dr. Todd Shields, chancellor of Arkansas State University since 2022, to become the fourth president of the ASU System effective July 1.
At the recommendation of interim president Dr. Robin My
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University of Arkansas Walton College of Business: Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Receives $200,000 Gift From Valynda Ewton
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business issued the following news:
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Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation Receives $200,000 Gift From Valynda Ewton
Valynda Ewton, an entrepreneur and alum of the Sam M. Walton College of Business, has made a gift of $200,000 to support student entrepreneurship and innovation programs across campus through the U of A's Office of Entrepreneurship and Innovation.
"Valynda Ewton's gift will help University
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Venkat Kalapatapu, M.D., Returns to UAMS as Chief of Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, May 27 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Venkat Kalapatapu, M.D., Returns to UAMS as Chief of Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery
Venkat Kalapatapu, M.D., has rejoined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS), this time as professor and chief of the Division of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery.
Kalapatapu left UAMS in 2010 after completing a two-year fellowship in vascular surgery and se
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Walmart Enhances Supply Chain to Bring Customers What They Need, When They Need It
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, May 27 -- Walmart issued the following news on May 26, 2026:
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Walmart Enhances Supply Chain to Bring Customers What They Need, When They Need It
New program moves products to shelves faster, improving efficiency and cutting costs without requiring changes to prepaid freight terms.
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Continuing its commitment of Everyday Low Prices (EDLP) for customers, Walmart today announced a new supply chain strategy, Prepaid Consolidation. This program helps get products to s
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