Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arkansas
Barnes & Thornburg Advises Municipal Bond Underwriters as Part of Hybar's $1.1B Financing
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 2 -- Barnes and Thornburg, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Barnes & Thornburg Advises Municipal Bond Underwriters as Part of Hybar's $1.1B Financing
Barnes & Thornburg represented the underwriting group in a municipal bond offering that was part of Hybar's $1.1 billion financing. The proceeds will be used to finance a portion of the company's expansion to significantly increase steel rebar production at its Osceola facility in Arkansas.
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Boozman, Padilla, Curtis Lead Bill to Strengthen Rural Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Readiness
WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Boozman, Padilla, Curtis Lead Bill to Strengthen Rural Water Infrastructure and Wildfire Readiness
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Alex Padilla (D-CA) and John Curtis (R-UT) introduced the Firefighting Infrastructure for Rural and Exurban Smaller Municipalities Augmenting Residential Fuels Treatments ( FIRE SMART) Act, legislation to expand funding eligibility for projects with fire
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Center of the American Experiment Issues Commentary: MN Social Media Warning Law Scheduled to Go Into Effect July 1 But Enforcement Currently Facing Legal Challenge
MINNETONKA, Minnesota, June 29 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by policy fellow Catrin Wigfall:
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MN social media warning law scheduled to go into effect July 1 but enforcement currently facing legal challenge
Minnesota's new social media warning law passed during the 2025 special legislative session requires social media companies to display a mental health warning
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Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured
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Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson Begins Tenure as President of Frostburg State University
FROSTBURG, Maryland, July 2 -- Frostburg State University issued the following news:
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Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson Begins Tenure as President of Frostburg State University
Frostburg State University officially welcomed Dr. Shadow JQ Robinson as its president on July 1, 2026. He succeeds Darlene Brannigan Smith, PhD, who is retiring after serving as interim president since January 21, 2025.
Dr. Robinson joins Frostburg State from the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, where he served as Provos
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Family Medicine Physician C'Asia James, M.D., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in El Dorado
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 2 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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Family Medicine Physician C'Asia James, M.D., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in El Dorado
C'Asia James, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Family Medical Center in El Dorado where she will offer comprehensive care for all ages with an additional focus on women's health and obstetrics.
James completed her surgical obstetrics fellowshi
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Financial Services Advances 10 Bills and a Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release:
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Financial Services Advances 10 Bills and a Resolution
The House Committee on Financial Services, led by Chairman French Hill (AR-02), successfully reported 10 bills to the full House of Representatives. The Committee also approved a resolution reauthorizing the Task Force on Monetary Policy, Treasury Market Resilience, and Economic Prosperity.
The b
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Ga. A.G. Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 2 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Carr Joins Multistate Effort to Defend Commonsense Voter ID Laws
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has filed an amicus brief in support of Indiana's voter ID law and the rights of states to enact critical election integrity measures.
"The majority of Americans support commonsense voter ID laws. It's not partisan. It's about protecting the integrity of our elections," sai
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Gov. Sanders Launches Arkansas Forward Dashboard
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 2 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on July 1, 2026:
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Sanders Launches Arkansas Forward Dashboard
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today launched the Arkansas Forward Dashboard, giving Arkansans a transparent, real-time look at how state government is cutting costs, improving services, and delivering results for taxpayers.
The dashboard tracks Arkansas Forward's progress toward its goal of delivering at leas
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Republican Attorneys General Association issued the following news on July 1, 2026:
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ICYMI: RAGA Wins for Women's Sports
Twenty-seven attorneys general went to bat for female athletes across America. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled in their favor -- affirming that states may protect sex-based categories in sports and uphold the promise of Title IX.
This is the most significant victory for women's sports in a generation, brought by Republican attorneys gener
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IU Kokomo Faculty Receive Promotions, Tenure
KOKOMO, Indiana, July 2 -- Indiana University Kokomo campus issued the following news:
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IU Kokomo faculty receive promotions, tenure
The Indiana University Board of Trustees has approved promotion and/or tenure for 10 faculty members on the Kokomo campus.
Scott Jones, executive vice chancellor for academic affairs, commended the faculty members.
"Advancing in rank and achieving tenure are profound milestones that require perseverance and a steadfast commitment to excellence in teaching
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Peetoom, Spigner Named ATU's Top 2025-26 Athletes
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Peetoom, Spigner Named ATU's Top 2025-26 Athletes
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Two players who contributed to an historic year for the Arkansas Tech University golf programs were named the most outstanding athletes at ATU for the 2025-26 academic year.
Jacob Peetoom of Rogers earned the 2026 John Tucker Award as the most outstanding male athlete at ATU, while Ellen Spigner of Nashville earned the 2026 Jeanice Falls Award as t
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President Jeremiah Shinn Takes the Reins as UM's 20th President
MISSOULA, Montana, July 1 -- The University of Montana posted the following news release:
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President Jeremiah Shinn Takes the Reins as UM's 20th President
The University of Montana today officially welcomed Dr. Jeremiah Shinn as the 20th president of the flagship institution.
Shinn's tenure leading UM begins July 1.
"It's my goal to lead UM in a way that makes this state proud," Shinn said. "Together, we will build on our strengths to make UM even more aligned with the needs of studen
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Rosanne Cash to Host Fourth Annual Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle
JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 1 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Rosanne Cash to Host Fourth Annual Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle
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JONESBORO - The Historic Dyess Colony: Johnny Cash Boyhood Home has announced the line-up for the Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle. Rosanne Cash will return for the fourth year as the curator and host of the event and will be joined by Ruthie Foster and Rhett Miller, with accompaniment by John Leventhal.
The event will be held on Satu
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Shawna Berger Hired as Director of Communications
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 2 -- Southwest Power Pool, a corporation mandated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to ensure supplies of power, transmission infrastructure and wholesale electricity prices, issued the following news release:
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Shawna Berger hired as director of communications
Southwest Power Pool (SPP) is pleased to announce the hiring of Shawna Berger as director of communications, effective June 16.
"Effective communication is essential to how SPP builds trust,
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Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 1 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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Tarleton State Officially Begins Full-time United Athletic Conference Membership
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Tarleton State University has officially begun full-time membership into the United Athletic Conference (UAC) as of Wednesday. Tarleton State announced last summer the Texans would begin membership in the new conference on July 1, 2026.
The UAC sponsors 16 sports, which includes Tarleton State in each; baseball, men's
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Trojans Join United Athletic Conference
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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Trojans Join United Athletic Conference
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Wednesday isn't just the start of a new conference affiliation.
It's the beginning of a new challenge.
As Little Rock officially joins the United Athletic Conference on July 1, excitement is evident throughout the Trojan athletic department. Coaches see the move as an opportunity to elevate their programs, strengthen recruiting, create
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UA Little Rock to Celebrate 100 Years of Impact During Centennial Year
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock to Celebrate 100 Years of Impact During Centennial Year
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A century ago, the institution that would become the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, was just beginning its journey. Today, UA Little Rock serves 8,000 students, offering programs ranging from certificates to doctoral degrees. Through education, research, and public service, the university strengthens A
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UAMS Researchers Shed Light on Medical Cannabis Use During Pregnancy in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release:
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UAMS Researchers Shed Light on Medical Cannabis Use During Pregnancy in Arkansas
When it comes to medical cannabis use by pregnant Arkansans, healthcare providers often face a difficult reality: There is still much they do not know.
A team of University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) researchers is now working to fill that knowledge gap by providing the
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UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB Graduate Students Earn Top Honors at AR-BIC 2026 Conference
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Graduate students from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) earned top honors at the Arkansas Bioinformatics Consortium (AR-BIC) 11th Annual Conference, capturing first- and third-place awards in the graduate student poster competition held recently in Little Rock.
Representing UAPB's Department of Aquacultur
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Space Guards
WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Vehicle Space Guards
The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain vehicle space guards. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of institution.
The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Jonathan Black Kotyk of At
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Wellness Is Personal. Walmart Is Helping Make It More Accessible
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, July 2 -- Walmart issued the following news:
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Wellness Is Personal. Walmart Is Helping Make It More Accessible.
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* Walmart offers GLP-1 support, pharmacy guidance & nutrition assistance.
* Walmart is offering 300+ Rollbacks on fresh foods, 150+ Wellness Rollbacks & Wellness Minis starting at $2.
* Walmart Wellness Day on July 25 offers free health screenings, low-cost immunizations, vision screenings, and weight management resources at stores nation
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