On Labor Day we honor the achievements of America’s workers, and in 2022 we have a historic victory to celebrate. Our nation’s working people have come all the way back from the depths of a global pandemic, regaining every job…
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AmeriCorps, UAMS Partner on Arkansas Food Security Initiative
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffAmeriCorps will grant more than $255,000 in American Rescue Plan funding to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, the federal volunteer agency announced. The grant funding is part of the AmeriCorps VISTA program and its food security initiative over…
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City of Cabot Receives $1.9M Grant from EDA for Future Development
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe City of Cabot has received a $1.9 million grant from the Economic Development Administration (EDA) American Rescue Plan to construct water, sewer and road infrastructure to support future development by Unity Health. The project will be matched with $570,667…
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Ritter Communications Awarded $44M in Arkansas Rural Connect Grants
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRitter Communications has been awarded eight rural broadband installation grants by the Arkansas Legislative Council totaling approximately $44 million. The resources, which are made available through the Arkansas Rural Connect (ARC) program and funded by the American Rescue Plan, help…
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City of Brinkley Receives $2.2 Million Arkansas Rural Broadband Grant
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffRitter Communications will soon offer access to its fiber high-speed internet service, which is currently available to businesses in Brinkley, to local residents as well. The new service offer is part of a recent investment made to improve the area’s…
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ASBTDC Receives $2.5 Million Grant from Small Business Administration
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock has received a $2.5 million grant to engage in targeted outreach to small businesses in underserved communities. The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded…
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New Steering Committee to Oversee American Rescue Plan Funding
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleGov. Asa Hutchinson is establishing a new steering committee to oversee funds from the federal American Rescue Plan program. Hutchinson announced the new American Rescue Plan Steering Committee during his weekly press briefing on Tuesday, May 11. The committee will…
Incoming President Joe Biden will unveil a new economic stimulus package on Thursday, Jan. 14. The economic plan is expected to total nearly $2 trillion to provide relief for Americans as the nationwide vaccination effort continues to roll out. As…