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Senate Passes Appropriation Bill for Auditor’s Office, Legislative Expenses
by Tyler Hale January 14, 2021
by Tyler Hale January 14, 2021
The Arkansas Senate has passed an appropriation bill for expenses for the state’s two legislative bodies and the state auditor for the upcoming fiscal year. Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Beebe), chair of the Joint Budget Committee, reintroduced the House Bill 1085…
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House Report: General Assembly Asked to Cut $205 Million from Previous Budget
by AMP Staff April 10, 2020
by AMP Staff April 10, 2020
The 2020 Fiscal Session is now underway. As we did in the recent special session, the House met at the Jack Stephens Arena at UALR to provide enough space for social distancing. We will continue to meet at that venue…
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House Report: Fiscal Session Set to Begin April 8
by AMP Staff February 28, 2020
by AMP Staff February 28, 2020
By law, Fiscal Sessions can only last 30 days (45 days with a ¾ vote to extend), so members work weeks in advance drafting appropriation measures in order to ensure our sessions are brief. That preparation begins in budget hearings.…
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Clark Contractors Announces New CFO, Additional Hires May 20, 2022
Clark Contractors recently hired three new employees: Chris Shepard, Travis Henry and Daniel Hunt. Shepard was hired in March 2022 as Chief Financial Officer. As CFO, Shepard will manage Clark Contractors’ financial actions, including financial reporting and analysis, strategic planning… The post Clark Contractors Announces New CFO, Additional Hires appeared first on AMP.
Wilson Named VP of Population Health Mgmt for Arkansas Health Network May 20, 2022
Arkansas Health Network has named Camille Wilson as Vice President of Population Health Management. Wilson joined AHN as director of population health in 2017, where she played a key leadership role in the network’s advanced care management and associated capabilities.… The post Wilson Named VP of Population Health Mgmt for Arkansas Health Network appeared first […]
ACHI Receives National Award for Arkansas’ COVID-19 Response May 19, 2022
In recognition of its supporting efforts in Arkansas’ response to COVID-19, the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement has received national recognition. The Network Member Impact Award from the National Network of Public Health Institutes was presented to ACHI on May… The post ACHI Receives National Award for Arkansas’ COVID-19 Response appeared first on AMP.
DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election May 19, 2022
Jaime Harrison, the chairperson for the Democratic National Committee, visited Little Rock on Wednesday May 18, 2022 for Think Rubix’ ‘Black Leaders at Lunch’ event, at which Harrison was the featured special guest. Shortly before the luncheon, which was catered… The post DNC Chair Jaime Harrison Talks Potentially Historical Arkansas Election appeared first on AMP.
Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center May 19, 2022
During a press conference held on Wednesday, West Memphis Mayor Marco McClendon announced the city’s Family Dollar distribution center will be closing. The 850,000-SF facility, which opened in 1994, distributes across the Mid-South. The closure will impact over 300 employees.… The post Family Dollar to Close West Memphis Distribution Center appeared first on AMP.
Little Rock University District Receives $30k Donation from Cadence Bank to Offset Rising Building Costs for New Homes May 18, 2022
The University District Development Corporation, based at UA Little Rock, recently received a $30,000 donation from the Cadence Bank Foundation (formerly BancorpSouth Bank Foundation) to help offset rising building costs for seven new houses being built within University District. The… The post Little Rock University District Receives $30k Donation from Cadence Bank to Offset Rising […]
Blessings Collegiate Golf Invitational Presented by Tyson Returns This Fall May 18, 2022
Blessings Golf Club in Northwest Arkansas will host the third annual Blessings Collegiate Invitational, which will be presented by Tyson Foods this fall, according to tournament officials. The event, which is expected to feature 11 of the top men’s and… The post Blessings Collegiate Golf Invitational Presented by Tyson Returns This Fall appeared first on […]
Lyon College Vet, Dental Schools to be Located at Heifer HQ in Little Rock May 18, 2022
Lyon College of Batesville announced Thursday morning that it will be purchasing the world headquarters of Heifer International in downtown Little Rock for its new veterinary and dental schools. Details of the sale were not provided. As part of the… The post Lyon College Vet, Dental Schools to be Located at Heifer HQ in Little […]
Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers May 18, 2022
The Little Rock Board of Directors approved a $15-per-hour minimum wage for all nonuniform, full-time city employees on Tuesday in what officials said is a move intended to ensure that all City employees earn a living wage. The change will… The post Little Rock Board Approves $15 Per Hour Minimum Wage for City Workers appeared […]
State Chamber/AIA Releases Supported Candidates List Ahead of Primary Elections May 18, 2022
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce/Associated Industries of Arkansas PAC has shared a list of candidates the organization supports on the state level. ASCC/AIA is a leading voice of business at the state capitol and serves as a primary business… The post State Chamber/AIA Releases Supported Candidates List Ahead of Primary Elections appeared first on […]

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