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President Biden Announces Student Loan Relief
by Mak Millard August 24, 2022
by Mak Millard August 24, 2022
On Aug. 24, President Biden and the Department of Education released a statement detailing a three-part plan to cancel a portion of student loan debt for low- and middle-income borrowers. The plan aims to make good on Biden’s campaign promises…
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Arkansas PBS Delivers Over 45,000 ‘Rise and Shine’ Summer Learning Booklets
by AMP Staff August 1, 2022
by AMP Staff August 1, 2022
Within the first four weeks of its Rise and Shine summer learning program, Arkansas PBS and the Arkansas Department of Education have delivered more than 45,000 summer learning Power Packets. The free summer activity booklets are designed in both English…
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Hutchinson and Henderson Leaders Hold Joint News Conference
by John Callahan July 7, 2022
by John Callahan July 7, 2022
Governor Asa Hutchinson held a joint conference with Henderson State University this morning, July 7, to discuss restructuring the HSU campus in the wake of serious financial troubles for the University, like layoffs and budget cuts. “I have confidence because…
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ADE, AETN Launch Science of Reading
by AMP Staff May 30, 2018
by AMP Staff May 30, 2018
The Arkansas Department of Education and Arkansas Educational Television Network’s ArkansasIDEAS are pleased to announce the June 1 rollout of the first Science of Reading online professional development course. The “Science of Reading: The Right to Read Act” course was…
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Arkansas’s Gambling Laws: Past, Present and Future February 1, 2023
Previously known as one of the most popular gambling destinations throughout the United States, Arkansas is a state that gamblers today tend to avoid. This boycott is due to the state’s strict and often outdated gambling laws. Opened in 1905,… The post Arkansas’s Gambling Laws: Past, Present and Future appeared first on AMP.
AgHeritage to Pay Record $8.5M to Customer-Owners February 1, 2023
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS) will pay a record $8.5 million in profits to its customer-owners this year through its Patronage Program. The Patronage Program returns a portion of the association’s net earnings to eligible customer-owners. Patronage refunds are based… The post AgHeritage to Pay Record $8.5M to Customer-Owners appeared first on AMP.
Friday, Eldredge & Clark Add New Senior Counsel February 1, 2023
At Friday, Eldredge & Clark LLP, Kat Hodge is Senior Counsel in the Labor and Employment Litigation Practice Group, having litigated employment cases for the defense and plaintiff’s bar. She joined the firm after serving as a Supervisory Trial attorney… The post Friday, Eldredge & Clark Add New Senior Counsel appeared first on AMP.
Arkansas Legislative Charity Basketball Game Happening Soon February 1, 2023
Members of the Arkansas House of Representatives will square off against their counterparts in the Senate for a worthwhile cause, “Hoops for Kids’ Sake.” The eighth modern-era charity basketball game will take place Wednesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at… The post Arkansas Legislative Charity Basketball Game Happening Soon appeared first on AMP.
United Bank Opens Second Bentonville Location February 1, 2023
United Bank has opened its fifth overall location in Bentonville. This is the Bank’s second location in Benton County. “We are thrilled to be expanding our footprint into Bentonville,” said Nathan Gairhan, United Bank President and CEO. “As a community-focused… The post United Bank Opens Second Bentonville Location appeared first on AMP.
Small Business Owner Hosts Buffalo River Cleanup January 31, 2023
Hot Springs native Kyle Tabor has always had an affinity for an adventurous lifestyle. After growing up in the Spa City, Tabor made the short move to Conway where he would attend the University of Central Arkansas. He decided to… The post Small Business Owner Hosts Buffalo River Cleanup appeared first on AMP.
Gov. Sanders Declares Emergency, Issues Executive Order over Winter Weather January 31, 2023
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order on Jan. 30 to declare a state of emergency in the midst of severe winter weather across the state. The order also directs $250,000 from the Governor’s Disaster Response and Recovery Fund… The post Gov. Sanders Declares Emergency, Issues Executive Order over Winter Weather appeared first on […]
Conway Regional Names Norris Director of Marketing January 31, 2023
Conway Regional Health System announced Lauren Norris as its director of marketing, as of Jan. 2023. Norris, prior to being promoted to this position, has served as Interim Director of Marketing since July 2022, and has worked for Conway Regional… The post Conway Regional Names Norris Director of Marketing appeared first on AMP.
Around 167k Summit Utilities Customers Receive Incorrect Billing January 31, 2023
Hundreds of thousands of Summit Utilities customers are now getting an answer and resolution for why their energy bills were so high. The company confirms around 167,000 customers in Arkansas and Oklahoma were billed incorrectly. According to Attorney General Tim… The post Around 167k Summit Utilities Customers Receive Incorrect Billing appeared first on AMP.
Rockefeller Foundation Partnership to Impact Pulaski County Foster System January 31, 2023
Winthrop Rockefeller Foundation has forged a partnership with Arkansas’ Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS), and Public Knowledge to disrupt the pipeline into the child welfare system in Pulaski County. The partnership will provide funds to select community-based entities… The post Rockefeller Foundation Partnership to Impact Pulaski County Foster System appeared first on AMP.

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