Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arkansas
AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Declares Quarterly Dividend on Common Stock
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20, 2026 - The Board of Directors of American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of 95 cents per share on the company's common stock. The dividend is payable Sept. 10, 2026, to shareholders of record as of Aug. 10, 2026.
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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Names David Marriott and Charles Meyers to Board of Directors
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 21, 2026 - American Electric Power (Nasdaq: AEP) today announced that David Marriott, Chairman of the Board of Marriott International, and Charles Meyers, Executive Chairman and former President and Chief Executive Officer of Equinix, have been elected to AEP's Board of Directors (the "
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Allen Bryant Named Law Enforcement Chief at Arkansas Department of Agriculture
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 22 -- The Arkansas Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Allen Bryant Named Law Enforcement Chief at Arkansas Department of Agriculture
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture today announced that Allen Bryant, the former Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Secret Service Little Rock Field Office, has been named the Department's Law Enforcement Chief, effective July 13. Bryant brings more than 34 years of federal law enforcement leadersh
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Battelle Energy Alliance Reaches $5 Million Agreement Resolving EEOC Charges of Religious and Disability Discrimination
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Battelle Energy Alliance Reaches $5 Million Agreement Resolving EEOC Charges of Religious and Disability Discrimination
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Idaho-based engineering company settles federal lawsuit stemming from alleged COVID-19 vaccine mandate-related discrimination
MEMPHIS -Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (BEA), a research, engineering and consulting company based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, agreed to resolv
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Boozman, Cotton Join Blumenthal and Darline Graham to Introduce Updated Russian Oil Sanctions Bill
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Boozman, Cotton Join Blumenthal and Darline Graham to Introduce Updated Russian Oil Sanctions Bill
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WASHINGTON- U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Darline Graham (R-SC) in leading more than 60 members of the Senate in introducing the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act of 2026, legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian o
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: Number of Children Receiving SNAP Continues to Drop Under Harmful 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 21, 2026, by Joseph Llobrera, senior director of research for the Food Assistance Team:
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Number of Children Receiving SNAP Continues to Drop Under Harmful 2025 Republican Reconciliation Law
In the 19 states with publicly available data or that have shared unpublished data, the harmful Republican reconciliation law has taken SNAP food assistance away from more than 1 million children
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Cornerstone Credit Union League Urges Tailored Stablecoin Rules to Support Credit Union Competitiveness and Clarity
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks, Secretary of the Board
National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428
Re: Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act for the Issuance of Stablecoins by Entities Subject to the Jurisdiction of the N
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Cotton to Pulte: Chinese Investment in Brazil Agriculture Threatens Arkansas Farmers
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Cotton to Pulte: Chinese Investment in Brazil Agriculture Threatens Arkansas Farmers
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Contact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy
July 21, 2026
Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte requesting an update on Chinese investments in Brazil's agriculture sector. Communist China's investment in global agriculture attempts
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Cowley College: July 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, July 21 -- Cowley College issued the following news release:
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July 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
The Cowley College Board of Trustees gathered for their July 20th meeting at 12:00 p.m. in the President's Dining Room inside the McAtee Dining Center on the Ark City Main Campus. Trustee Bob McGregor provided the invocation, and Chair Dr. Alan Marcotte recited the College Mission Statement.
Under Awards and Reports, Cowley President Dr. Michelle Schoon shared that Cow
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FHLB Dallas and OnPath Credit Union Award $15K Grant to Help Louisiana Resident Restore Home After Storm Damage
DALLAS, Texas, July 21 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas and OnPath Credit Union Award $15K Grant to Help Louisiana Resident Restore Home After Storm Damage
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MARRERO, LOUISIANA, July 21, 2026 -After multiple hurricanes damaged Dexter Carey's home in Marrero, Louisiana, Mr. Carey received a FORTIFIED-designated roof thanks to a $15,000 Disaster Rebuilding Assistance (DRA) grant f
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Fred Anklam named Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Reporting at Missouri School of Journalism
COLUMBIA, Missouri, July 21 -- The University of Missouri School of Journalism issued the following news release:
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Fred Anklam named Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Reporting at Missouri School of Journalism
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By Austin Fitzgerald
COLUMBIA, Mo. (July 21, 2026) -Pulitzer Prize-winning Assistant Professor Fred Anklam is the new Curtis B. Hurley Chair in Public Affairs Reporting at the Missouri School of Journalism.
In this role, he will lead efforts to help students gain hands-on exper
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Giving Review: Conversation With the Defense of Freedom Institute's Jay P. Greene (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on July 21, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann:
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A conversation with the Defense of Freedom Institute's Jay P. Greene (Part 2 of 2)
The education scholar and reform advocate talks to Michael E. Hartmann more about philanthropic support of higher-ed reform, including for non-billionaires, the risks and drawbacks of funding conservativ
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Governor Sanders Announces Appointment
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 21 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Sanders Announces Appointment
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the following appointment:
Washington and Madison County Prosecutor
Charles Duell, Fayetteville, to Prosecuting Attorney for the Fourth Judicial District, effective August 4, 2026. Term to expire when successor is qualified. Replaces The Honorable Brandon Carter.
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Governors Sanders and Spanberger Join AIA at Farnborough to Highlight State Strategies for Building the Aerospace and Defense Workforce
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release:
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Governors Sanders and Spanberger Join AIA at Farnborough to Highlight State Strategies for Building the Aerospace and Defense Workforce
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Farnborough, UK - At Farnborough International Airshow, governors from Virginia and Arkansas highlighted a common formula for aerospace and defense growth: strong workforce pipelines, veteran talent, public-private partnership
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HHS seeks proposals for education and outreach to Tribal producers through the Tribal Food Safety Alliance
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, through the Food and Drug Administration, seeks proposals for a project aimed at developing and providing education, training, and outreach regarding the Produce Safety Rule to produce farmers who are members of federally recognized Tribes. This initiative is expected to help Tribal farmers, including those not currently required to comply with the rule, gain access to appropriate technical assistance, while also exploring
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I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 20 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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I&M Plans for Rockport's Next Chapter as a Full-Fledged Energy Hub to Meet Customers' Needs
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FORT WAYNE, Ind., July 20, 2026 - Indiana Michigan Power (I&M) is taking the next step to ensure its customers have reliable power for decades to come, while positioning Rockport, Indiana, for long-term economic success. I&M has requested approval from the Indiana Utility Regulator
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Indole Molecules in the Inhibition of DNA Polymerases
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 -- Three inventors Robert Eoff, Little Rock, Arkansas; Narsimha Penthala, Little Rock, Arkansas; and Peter Crooks, Little Rock, Arkansas, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12685733 B2, initially filed Jan. 14, 2020) for "Indole molecules and use thereof in the inhibition of DNA polymerases."
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Learning to Manage Your Family's Forest Begins With a Plan, UAPB Forester Says
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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Learning to Manage Your Family's Forest Begins With a Plan, UAPB Forester Says
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For many Arkansas families, inheriting or purchasing forestland represents an opportunity to create a lasting legacy. Whether the goal is generating income, improving wildlife habitat or simply enjoying the outdoors, University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) forestry experts say successful forest manageme
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Ninth 'Best Places to Work in Arkansas' Award Reflects Strength of Datamax Culture
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 21 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Ninth 'Best Places to Work in Arkansas' Award Reflects Strength of Datamax Culture
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BTA member Datamax Inc. has been named one of Arkansas Business's Best Places to Work for 2026, marking the ninth time the company has received the distinction. Presented annually by Arkansas Business and Workforce Research Group, the Best Places to Work program identifies and honors or
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Physician Scientists Urge FDA to Recognize Deramiocel Benefits for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Upper Limb Function
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 17, 2026
Karim Mikhail, Bpharm, MSc
Acting Director
Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER)
Food & Drug Administration
Dear Mr. Mikhail,
We are 28 physician scientists and researchers who participated in the Capricor HOPE-3 trial of deramiocel (ClinicalTrials.gov number: NCT05126758) and authors of th
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Recreational Vehicle Chain and Plug Holder
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 -- ARCADIA RV SOLUTIONS, LLC, Mountain Home, Arkansas has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1135780 S1, initially filed June 5, 2024) developed by David R. Chamberlin, Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Robert Alexander, Mountain Home, Arkansas, for "Recreational vehicle chain and plug holder."
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Report From National Alliance for Care at Home: Pediatric Facts and Figures
WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSLrpt) -- Pediatric Facts and Figures - A report from National Alliance for Care at Home - July 2026 (30 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Introduction ... 1
About this Report ... 1
Section 1: What are Palliative and Hospice Care? ... 2
What is palliative care? ... 2
What is perinatal palliative care? ... 2
What is hospice care? ... 3
What is concurrent care? ... 3
Section 2: Who Receives Pediatric Hospice and Palliative Care? ... 4
What are the
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Ryan Anderson named Director of Communications at UA Little Rock
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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Ryan Anderson named Director of Communications at UA Little Rock
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has named Ryan Anderson as director of communications in the Office of Communications and Marketing, effective July 6, 2026.
Anderson comes to UA Little Rock following nearly four years as the state higher education reporter for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, where he cov
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Senate Intelligence Committee Advances Clayton Nomination
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Senate Intelligence Committee Advances Clayton Nomination
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Contact: Tatum Wallace or Hannah McCarthy
July 21, 2026
Washington, D.C. -Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas), Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, today released the following statement after the committee voted 9-8 to report with a favorable recommendation Walter "Jay" Clayton III's nomination to be Director of Nationa
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Sofa
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 -- An inventor from Roland, Arkansas, Jackson Henry Carpenter, III has been awarded a design patent (No. US D1135436 S1, initially filed Jan. 8, 2025) for "Sofa."
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System and Method for Self-Service Returns
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12688507 B2, initially filed May 12, 2022) developed by Douglas Humphrys, Bentonville, Arkansas, and Tina M. Kurtz, Rogers, Arkansas, for "System and method for self-service returns."
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Systems and Methods for Customized Navigation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 -- WALMART APOLLO, LLC, Bentonville, Arkansas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12687398 B2, initially filed July 27, 2023) developed by six inventors Huozhou Xu, Rogers, Arkansas; William R. Rose, Noel, Missouri; Jie Zhu, Fayetteville, Arkansas; Bowen Gong, Centerton, Arkansas; Yanbin Ye, Bentonville, Arkansas; and Jiankun Liu, Dallas, Texas, for "Systems and methods for customized navigation."
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Teether
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 -- An inventor from Magnolia, Arkansas, Allison Coppersmith has been awarded a design patent (No. US D1136216 S1, initially filed Dec. 19, 2024) for "Teether."
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Tran Receives $15,000 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholarship
JONESBORO, Arkansas, July 21 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news:
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Tran Receives $15,000 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholarship
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JONESBORO - An Arkansas State University student was selected to receive the prestigious Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year, totaling $15,000.
Master of Accountancy with Data Analytics student Jasmine Tran received the honor. The Paragould native also earned her under
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U of A Launches Contested Logistics Consortium
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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U of A Launches Contested Logistics Consortium
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The U of A has launched the Contested Logistics Consortium (CLC), a multidisciplinary initiative that brings together expertise from across campus to strengthen the nation's ability to move people, equipment and critical resources during disruption and in contested environments.
Housed within the Sam M. Walton College of
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UA Little Rock Professor Nitin Agarwal's AI Research Published at World's Top Artificial Intelligence Conference
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 20 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Professor Nitin Agarwal's AI Research Published at World's Top Artificial Intelligence Conference
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Artificial intelligence research from Dr. Nitin Agarwal at the University of Arkansas at Little
Rock has earned international recognition after a collaborative paper was published at the 39th Annual Conference on Neural Information Processing Systems (NeurIPS). The
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UAPB's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Hires Livestock Specialist
PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, July 21 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news:
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UAPB's School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences Hires Livestock Specialist
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Dr. Ian Kirimi Daniel has been appointed as a livestock specialist for the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) School of Agriculture, Fisheries and Human Sciences (SAFHS). In this position, Dr. Daniel will conduct educational workshops, field days and demonstrations on livestock production
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Womack Votes to Prevent Threat of Shutdown, Continue Work on Full-Year Funding Priorities
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Womack Votes to Prevent Threat of Shutdown, Continue Work on Full-Year Funding Priorities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -July 21, 2026... Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today voted in support of H.R. 9770, the Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. This continuing resolution would fund the federal government at Fiscal Year 2026 levels through December 4, 2026.
Congressman Womack said, "The end of the fiscal
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