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Arkansas Economy: The state unemployment rate dipped to 4.2% in May, down from 4.3% in April, as Arkansas added workers and employment rose. Child Safety Lawsuit: Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin sued Roblox and Discord, alleging the platforms enabled a “two-stage predatory pipeline” that helped predators groom and exploit minors, and accused both companies of deceptive practices and unsafe design. Healthcare Expansion: St. Bernards launched a targeted cancer therapy program in northeast Arkansas, starting with LUTATHERA for patients with specific gastroenteropancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. Housing Policy: The Senate passed a major bipartisan housing bill, the 21st Century Road to Housing Act, moving it to a final House vote. Business & Community: Club Car Wash is running $5 charity wash events in Little Rock and other markets, with proceeds benefiting local nonprofits and $1,000 gift cards up for grabs. Local Business: Mad Slice opened in Little Rock’s River Market area in the former Iriana’s Pizza space, betting on $5 slices and full pies.

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Farm Credit Mid-America re-elects four directors to board

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Smokeless powder market remains fragmented as General Dynamics leads 2024 sales

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Arkansas Sues Roblox and Discord Over Alleged Child Predator Pipeline

Arkansas Sues Roblox and Discord Over Alleged Child Predator Pipeline

Arkansas jobless rate at 4.2% in May, up from 4% in May 2025

Arkansas jobless rate at 4.2% in May, up from 4% in May 2025

Arkansas unemployment rate dips to 4.2% in May

Arkansas unemployment rate dips to 4.2% in May

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The Handshake Economy: Survey Finds Handshake Economy Is Still Alive in U.S. & Canada

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SBA Relief Still Available to Missouri Small Businesses and Private Nonprofits Affected by Spring Storms and Flooding

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Four Directors Re-Elected to Farm Credit Mid-America’s Board of Directors

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First Orion Named Arkansas Money & Politics 2026 Most Admired Company in Telecommunications

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Arkansas Boys State Highlights Leadership and Learning

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Arkansas’ Capital City Hosts 17th Annual Juneteenth Celebration June 19-20

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