Highbar LLC Picks Northeast Arkansas For First Rebar Mill
Reflecting the mill’s location in the center of the U.S. and its proximity to truck, rail, and barge transportation mode, Highbar has already achieved significant market acceptance with over 20% of its output pre-sold under long-term agreements. “The addition of Highbar’s first rebar mill in Arkansas will not only support the growing steel industry in […]
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Govenor Asa Hutchinson announced that Arkansas will not have any mandate for covid vaccines in school
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark.(KNWA/KFTA)– Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that Arkansas would not have any mandate for vaccines for covid in school systems. Hutchinson says that parents should be able to determine what is best for their children regarding health decisions. “Those are decisions that parents should make because young people are in a different category as […]
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Potential bonus for Arkansas teachers could hurt smaller schools
MAMMOTH SPRING, Ark. (KAIT) – Since the beginning of July, teacher pay increases have been a hot-button topic across the state. Multiple state legislators have spoken out, asking teachers to contact their school board members and superintendents and ask the same questions. On Thursday, July 21, the Arkansas Legislative Council voted to recommend a $5,000 […]
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Arkansas School Safety Commission meet to finalize interim report
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT/KARK) – The Arkansas School Safety Commission met for its last meeting before handing over its interim report to Governor Asa Hutchinson. The commission will meet again on Aug. 8, but Tuesday’s meeting is the last before the interim report is due to Hutchinson on Aug. 1. Content partner KARK said, “The […]
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Governor Hutchinson announces reinstatement of Arkansas School Safety Commission
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — On June 10, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that he has issued an executive order to reinstate the Arkansas School Safety Commission. Gov. Hutchinson not considering gun reform in Arkansas The recent violence in Texas was a stark reminder that the work of securing our schools is never done. That is […]
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Gov. Hutchinson not considering gun reform in Arkansas
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Governor Asa Hutchinson said Thursday he is not considering changing gun legislation in the state this year in the wake of mass shootings in Tulsa and Uvalde. In a “pen and pad” for journalists, Gov. Hutchinson said if he calls a special session, the focus will be on increasing school […]
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Wachter Expanding Arkansas Technology Operations
Wachter Expanding Arkansas Technology Operations The technology solutions integrator’s expansion project will create an additional 116 jobs in Lowell, AR. Wachter, Inc. is expanding operations in Arkansas, creating 116 new jobs at its Lowell office. The additional employees will bring the technology solutions integrator’s total employment in the Benton County area to 464. “The expansion […]
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