For as long as he can remember, Joseph Wood has felt just a little bit different from the people around him. Adopted into a large family, he felt at times growing up a stranger among siblings, and attending college in…
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She’s the Boss: In Arkansas, Pathways Opening Up for Female Leaders
by Dwain Hebdaby Dwain HebdaIn 2020, Forbes triumphantly reported its Fortune 500 contained the highest number of companies with a female CEO in the history of that storied list, the culmination of 20 years where Fortune 500 women CEOs multiplied 18 times over. That’s…
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Gorman, Spickard Discuss 2022 Women’s Commission Report, WFA 25 Year Anniversary
In Dec. 2022 The Arkansas Women’s Commission released its report that analyzed the economic status of women in the workforce. According to Women’s Foundation of Arkansas CEO Anna Beth Gorman, this report is the first to be completed in almost…
The 12th annual Governor’s Award for Excellence in Global Trade recognized some of Arkansas’ best and brightest exporters. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Jonathan Bricker, chair of the Arkansas District Export Council (ARDEC) presented the awards to winners in six different…
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Seven Arkansas Organizations Honored with Governor’s Quality Awards
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffIn a recent ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion for the Arkansas Governor’s Quality Awards for the 27th Annual Quality Award Ceremony, Gov. Asa Hutchinson honored seven Arkansas businesses and organizations. An institute of higher education, an architecture and engineering firm…
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Governor Hutchinson Opposes Title IX Amendments
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardGov. Asa Hutchinson announced his opposition to proposed amendments to the regulations on implementing Title IX in a news conference on Sept. 15. The proposed amendments would reverse controversial changes made to the law under the previous administration, as well…
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Touchdown in Little Rock: David Bazzel Oversees Little Rock Touchdown Club Growth, Success
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterTouchdown in Little Rock: David Bazzel Oversees Little Rock Touchdown Club Growth, Success David Bazzel’s “baby” turned 18 last month, and Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Razorback Football Coach Sam Pittman and several hundred more Arkansans joined the proud papa in…
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Little Rock School District Increases Starting Teacher Pay
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardLittle Rock School District officials voted to raise starting teacher salaries. The salary for new teachers will now start at $45,500, up $2,500 from last year and a significant increase from the $36,000 starting salary of two years ago. After…
President Biden’s announcement of a new plan to grant up to $10,000 in student loan relief has quickly become a hot topic of discussion, with many Arkansas politicians quickly issuing statements of support or opposition over Twitter. As expected, the…
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Federal Court Blocks Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
by Mak Millardby Mak MillardThe 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld an injunction on Thursday blocking the enforcement of an Arkansas law that would ban gender-affirming health care for transgender youth. U.S. District Judge Jay Moody had previously blocked enforcement of the law,…