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Business Magazine September 2019
Arkansas Casinos Leading to Serious Economic Development
by Jeremy Peppas September 2, 2019
by Jeremy Peppas September 2, 2019
Numbers eye-popping as state projects could reach $1 billion. by Jeremy Peppas The numbers are a little eye-popping when it comes to the state’s three ongoing casino projects because by any measure, $700 million is significant. The largest of the…
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Hit Me: Gambling in Arkansas
by Caleb Talley June 2, 2018
by Caleb Talley June 2, 2018
by Caleb Talley Roughly two weeks ago, the US Supreme Court cleared the way for states to legalize sports betting, striking down a 1992 federal law that prohibited most states from authorizing the controversial activity. The high court didn’t rule…
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Economics Arkansas Adds Three to Board of Directors May 27, 2022
The Economics Arkansas board voted to appoint three new members to its Board of Directors. Nakesha Cunningham, LeAnn Helms and Dr. Brent D. Williams will begin their appointments on June 1, 2022. Economics Arkansas is a private, non-profit, non-partisan, educational… The post Economics Arkansas Adds Three to Board of Directors appeared first on AMP.
4th & 25: Whether He Stays or Goes, Jaylin (and the Hogs) Will Be Just Fine May 27, 2022
I’m afraid we’ve seen the last of Jaylin Williams in an Arkansas uniform. To be clear: I don’t really know anything. I don’t have any well-placed sources in pro basketball circles and I don’t really do reporting anymore. Years ago,… The post 4th & 25: Whether He Stays or Goes, Jaylin (and the Hogs) Will […]
Arkansas Trucking, State Police Collaborate to Address CDL Test Backlog May 27, 2022
The Arkansas State Police, in collaboration with the Arkansas Trucking Association, is helping to address a backlog of trained, professional truck drivers that are urgently needed to fill a deficit of some 80,000 truck driving jobs nationwide, as announced by… The post Arkansas Trucking, State Police Collaborate to Address CDL Test Backlog appeared first on […]
Razorbacks Make History in Game 1 Against Longhorns May 27, 2022
Arkansas made history Thursday night as the Razorbacks softball team won a super regional game for the first time ever and claimed victory over the Texas Longhorns with a 7-1 in Game 1 of the best-of-3 series. The team was… The post Razorbacks Make History in Game 1 Against Longhorns appeared first on AMP.
13 Arkansas Electric Coops Create New Wholesale Broadband Provider May 26, 2022
A collective of 13 Arkansas electric cooperatives has partnered to form Diamond State Networks (DSN), a wholesale broadband provider uniting the fiber-optic networks of member cooperatives throughout the state. The group’s network will cover more than 64 percent of the… The post 13 Arkansas Electric Coops Create New Wholesale Broadband Provider appeared first on AMP.
Patel Joins KUAR as Political and Government Affairs Reporter May 26, 2022
Ronak Patel has joined UA Little Rock Public Radio as the new political and governmental affairs reporter for KUAR-FM 89.1, a National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate. His duties include covering Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s administration as well as the Arkansas General… The post Patel Joins KUAR as Political and Government Affairs Reporter appeared first on AMP.
Bank of America Raises US Min Hourly Wage to $22; Plans $25 by 2025 May 26, 2022
Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $22 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025. In the last five years, Bank of America raised the minimum hourly wage to… The post Bank of America Raises US Min Hourly Wage to $22; Plans $25 by […]
Jones to Succeed Jegley as Prosecuting Attorney for Sixth Judicial District May 26, 2022
Will Jones has defeated public defender Alicia “Lisa” Walton in the Sixth Judicial District’s election for prosecuting attorney. The Sixth Judicial District Office of the Prosecuting Attorney serves the largest judicial district in Arkansas and is responsible for prosecuting criminal… The post Jones to Succeed Jegley as Prosecuting Attorney for Sixth Judicial District appeared first […]
Crystal Bridges Program Gifted One of Largest Museum Endowments of Its Kind May 26, 2022
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville has received a $10 million commitment from the Alice L. Walton Foundation to develop “the next generation of arts leadership.” A museum press release issued Thursday described the gift as one of… The post Crystal Bridges Program Gifted One of Largest Museum Endowments of Its Kind appeared […]
RJ Hawk a Step Closer to Newly Drawn House Seat May 26, 2022
Central Arkansas radio personality RJ Hawk is a step closer to representing the newly drawn District 81 in the Arkansas House of Representatives. Hawk, of the morning drive show on Little Rock’s KABZ The Buzz 103.7, defeated small business owner… The post RJ Hawk a Step Closer to Newly Drawn House Seat appeared first on […]

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Arkansas Casinos Leading to Serious Economic Development

Hit Me: Gambling in Arkansas