Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arkansas
Adaptive Silicon Carbide Gate Drivers in Integrated Circuit Form
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS, Little Rock, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12671315 B2, initially filed Aug. 28, 2023) developed by six inventors Xia Du, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Liyang Du, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Andrea Stratta, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Asif Faruque, Fayetteville, Arkansas; H. Alan Mantooth, Fayetteville, Arkansas; and Yuqi Wei, Fayetteville, Arkansas, for "Adaptive silicon carbide gate drivers in integrated circuit
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Apparatus for Holding Transducers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- An inventor from Rogers, Arkansas, Allen Currie Millar has been awarded a patent (No. US 12667446 B2, initially filed March 24, 2023) for "Apparatus for holding transducers."
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Ark. Agriculture Dept.: Governor Sanders Names State Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Fidler to Lead Animal Health Division
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 1 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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Governor Sanders Names State Veterinarian Dr. Andrew Fidler to Lead Animal Health Division
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced that Dr. Andrew Fidler will serve as Animal Health Director and State Veterinarian within the Arkansas Department of Agriculture. Dr. Fidler has served as the State Veterinarian since October 2025.
"Today's announcement by Gove
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Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Mobile Camera Interface
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC, Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12671895 B1, initially filed Dec. 19, 2024) developed by four inventors Zhicheng Fu, Chicago, Illinois; Manjushree Bhaskar Aithal, Chicago, Illinois; Anjali Jogeshwar, Bentonville, Arkansas; and Miao Song, Naperville, Illinois, for "Artificial intelligence enhanced mobile camera interface."
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Compositions and Methods for the Treatment and Diagnosis of Cancer
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- BIO VENTURES, LLC, Little Rock, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12667568 B2, initially filed Aug. 9, 2021) developed by three inventors Hong-yu Li, Little Rock, Arkansas; Wei Yan, Little Rock, Arkansas; and Li Lan, Boston, Massachusetts, for "Compositions and methods for the treatment and diagnosis of cancer."
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Cotton Statement Following Supreme Court Ruling on Banning Men from Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton Statement Following Supreme Court Ruling on Banning Men from Women's Sports
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Contact: Hannah McCarthy (202) 465-5601
June 30, 2026
Washington, D.C. -Today, Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) released a statement following the Supreme Court ruling banning men from women's sports:
"Today, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of common sense-women's sports are for women, not for men. Arkansas wa
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Delaware North celebrates America's 250th anniversary across its portfolio
BUFFALO, New York, June 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release:
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Delaware North celebrates America's 250th anniversary across its portfolio
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Guests visiting Delaware North locations in the U.S. can commemorate the milestone through authentic and exclusive experiences
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment, is celebrating America's 250th anniversary with an array of events and limited-time activations acro
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Firearm Sight Base Mount
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- H2 HOLDINGS, LLC, Berryville, Arkansas has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1132408 S1, initially filed Oct. 14, 2024) developed by Kevin Hillhouse, Eureka Springs, Arkansas, and Nathan Hannum, Berryville, Arkansas, for "Firearm sight base mount."
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Fla. State Board of Education Welcomes Interim Commissioner of Education Dr. Paul O. Burns
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 1 -- The Florida State Board of Education issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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State Board of Education Welcomes Interim Commissioner of Education Dr. Paul O. Burns
Today, the State Board of Education appointed Senior Chancellor Dr. Paul O. Burns as Interim Commissioner of Education. His appointment was unanimous following his 8 years of service at the Department of Education, where he has worked closely with the members of the State Board enacting the
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Global and Local Category-Based Item Location Filtering
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670472 B2, initially filed Dec. 6, 2023) developed by thirteen inventors Abhinav Pachauri, Banaglore, India; Raghava Balusu, Andhra Pradesh, India; Zhaoliang Duan, Frisco, Texas; William Craig Robinson, Centerton, Arkansas; Benjamin Ellison, San Francisco, California; Lingfeng Zhang, Flower Mound, Texas; Mingquan Yuan, Flower Mound, Texas; Avinash Madhusudanrao Jade, Karnataka, India;
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Historical Generation Time of Data Items
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670074 B2, initially filed Oct. 11, 2024) developed by four inventors Menkae Jeng, San Jose, California; Sharat Narayan Hegde, San Jose, California; Kushagra Dar, Sunnyvale, California; and Ruchir Choudhry, San Ramon, California, for "Historical generation time of data items."
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History Colorado: "Fields of Devotion" Honors Enduring Rural Community in Southern Colorado
DENVER, Colorado, July 1 -- The History Colorado issued the following news release:
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"Fields of Devotion" Honors Enduring Rural Community in Southern Colorado
PUEBLO, CO - From fertile farm fields to boisterous baseball fields and foreign battlefields, the people of south-central Colorado's small town of Avondale step up to the plate in many ways. A new exhibition opening at History Colorado's El Pueblo History Museum shares this community's stories as told by the residents themselves.
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House Passes Committee Bill to Reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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House Passes Committee Bill to Reauthorize the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed H.R. 7128, the TRIA Program Reauthorization Act of 2026, by a vote of 373-15. Sponsored by Subcommittee on Housing and Insurance Chairman Mike Flood (NE-01), this bipartisan bill reauthorizes the Terrorism Risk Insurance Pr
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MT Stage Returns, Continuing Over 30 Years of Student Creativity and Collaboration at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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MT Stage Returns, Continuing Over 30 Years of Student Creativity and Collaboration at UA Little Rock
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For more than three decades, gifted middle and high school students from across Arkansas have gathered at UA Little Rock to transform an empty stage into an original production. This summer, that tradition continues as MT Stage: From the Bard to Broadway! returns, inviting a new
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NEA: In a Win for U.S.-Born Children, Supreme Court Reaffirms Birthright Citizenship
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The National Education Association issued the following news release on June 30, 2026:
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In a win for U.S.-born children, Supreme Court reaffirms birthright citizenship
Court rejects Trump's attempt to redefine who is American
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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court denied the Trump administration's attempt to strip the constitutional guarantee of citizenship from children born in the United States via executive order. Earlier this year, the National Education Association,
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Possible Causes and Solutions for Red Water in Ponds
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, June 30 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Possible Causes and Solutions for Red Water in Ponds
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A peculiar situation occurring most frequently during late spring to summer can leave some pond owners confused, concerned and asking, "Why is the pond red?"
"Seeing red-colored water in a pond or lake is somewhat unusual and can be alarming," Scott Jones, small impoundment Extension specialist at the University of Arkansas at Pin
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Process for Obtaining Protein-Rich Nutrient Supplements From Bacterial Fermentation Process
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- Three inventors Ryan Senaratne, Fayetteville, Arkansas; McKinzie Fruchtl, Prairie Grove, Arkansas; and Abel Price, Springdale, Arkansas, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12668827 B2, initially filed May 17, 2019) for "Process for obtaining protein-rich nutrient supplements from bacterial fermentation process."
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Progressive Display in Multi-Zoom Digital Map
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- APPLE INC., Cupertino, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670814 B2, initially filed June 2, 2023) developed by nine inventors Gianluca Donato, Los Altos, California; Bradley Herried, Bentonville, Arkansas; Dawit Y. Seid, Pleasanton, California; Edward L. Pernicka, Redwood City, California; Madhuwanti A. Vaidya, San Jose, California; Michael J. Foster, Sunnyvale, California; Ralph E. Lemke, Sunnyvale, California; Ryan P. Crowther, Brooklyn, New York;
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RAGA Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on June 30, 2026:
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RAGA Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling for Women's Sports
Today, the Republican Attorneys General Association celebrates the Supreme Court's historic ruling allowing states to uphold Title IX and protect sex-based categories in sports. The Court ruled on two cases at the state level: West Virginia v. B.P.J and Little v. Hecox, defended by West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuske
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Single Action Brake and Swivel Lock for Caster
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- COLSON GROUP HOLDINGS, LLC, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12668080 B2, initially filed Jan. 7, 2025) developed by three inventors William James John Briggs, Bridgman, Michigan; David Paul Beatty, Stevensville, Michigan; and David L. Pruitt, Jr., Benton, Arkansas, for "Single action brake and swivel lock for caster."
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System and Method for Generating an Updated Terminal Node Projection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- BH OPERATIONS, LLC, North Richland Hills, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670203 B2, initially filed April 29, 2025) developed by Blake Browder, Dallas, Texas, and Joy Figarsky, Little Rock, Arkansas, for "System and method for generating an updated terminal node projection."
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Systems and Methods for Transferring Items Using Multiple Robotic Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12668426 B2, initially filed July 27, 2021) developed by Brian C. Roth, Bentonville, Arkansas, and Paul E. Durkee, Centerton, Arkansas, for "Systems and methods for transferring items using multiple robotic devices."
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UA Little Rock Alumna Named Dean at Southern Arkansas University
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, June 30 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Alumna Named Dean at Southern Arkansas University
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Dr. C. Neelie Dobbins set out to become the best educator she could be. Her commitment to growth, mentorship, and student success has guided her from earning bachelor's and master's degrees at UA Little Rock to a career preparing future teachers at Southern Arkansas University, where she has been named dean of the
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University of Arkansas College of Education and Health Professions Hosts Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association Conference
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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College of Education and Health Professions Hosts Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association Conference
The U of A's College of Education and Health Professions recently hosted the 2026 Arkansas Occupational Therapy Association (AROTA) conference, bringing together practitioners, educators and students from across the state, all united by a common goal of strengthening the profession.
The conference
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University of Arkansas: Beitle Named Interim Head of Department of Chemical Engineering
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Beitle Named Interim Head of Department of Chemical Engineering
The U of A College of Engineering has named Robert "Bob" Beitle Jr. as interim head of the Ralph E. Martin Department of Chemical Engineering, effective July 1, 2026, as Keisha Walters returns to the faculty after serving as department head since 2021.
Walters, the Ralph E. Martin Leadership Chair in Chemical Engineering, will continue
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University of Arkansas: Division of Agriculture Communications Team Receives ACE Awards
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Division of Agriculture Communications Team Receives ACE Awards
Keeping people "Bear Aware" and informed on a wide range of agricultural research and extension programs is just a part of what the U of A Division of Agriculture's Communications Department does, but sometimes they get national recognition for it.
The communications team earned six awards at the 2026 annual conference of the Associatio
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University of Arkansas: English Doctoral Students Receive Dissertation Research Awards
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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English Doctoral Students Receive Dissertation Research Awards
John Plavcan and Abigail Ross, two doctoral candidates with the Graduate Program in English, have received Dissertation Research Awards for 2026 from the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences.
The grants, each for $8,000, are annually presented to Ph.D. students who have been nominated by their departments and selected by the college. P
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University of Arkansas: Fiscal Year 2027 Begins With Key Updates for Faculty and Staff
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Fiscal Year 2027 Begins With Key Updates for Faculty and Staff
Several updates affecting U of A employees take effect with the start of Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) on July 1, including changes related to compensation, benefits, university policies and employee training and events.
Compensation
Previously announced merit increases for faculty, staff and graduate assistants take effect July 1 (Aug. 10 fo
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University of Arkansas: Jinoh Park Brings Real-World Focus to Interior Design Education
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Jinoh Park Brings Real-World Focus to Interior Design Education
Long before he was teaching design, leading graduate programs and shaping research at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Jinoh Park was fascinated by something completely different: film.
Growing up in South Korea, Park imagined a future behind the camera, inspired by cinematic worlds such as Jurassic Park and Titanic. He
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University of Arkansas: Walton College Announces Leadership Appointments in Accounting and Finance
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Walton College Announces Leadership Appointments in Accounting and Finance
The Sam M. Walton College of Business is announcing two academic leadership appointments that will help guide the college's nationally recognized accounting and finance programs into the coming academic year.
Beginning in mid-July, Cory Cassell will serve as chair of the Department of Accounting. A longtime member of the Walt
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University of Arkansas: Zhao Receives International Power Electronics Award
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news:
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Zhao Receives International Power Electronics Award
Yue Zhao, an associate professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at the U of A, won the Isao Takahashi Power Electronics Award at the 2026 International Power Electronics Conference in Nagasaki, Japan.
This award is given to individuals who have made outstanding achievements in power electronics. It is dedicated to
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Walmart: Bringing New Career Paths Into Focus
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, June 30 -- Walmart issued the following statement on June 29, 2026, by Donna Morris, executive vice president and chief people officer:
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Bringing New Career Paths into Focus
Key Insights
* Walmart launches Associate to Optician, a new no-cost pathway into licensed vision care careers.
* Walmart is increasing General Maintenance Technician pay by about 40%, from $19-$35 to $26-$51.
* Career growth at Walmart is reflected by the fact that 75% of salaried managers
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