Quality-of-Life Rankings: Louisiana landed near the bottom in two national studies, with ConsumerAffairs calling it the second-worst state to move to and CNBC ranking it among the worst for business and quality of life, citing safety and health care strains. MLB Draft (Arkansas connection): The Royals took 16 players on Day 2, including University of Arkansas lefty Ethan McElvain. Healthcare Access: A one-year Medicaid reimbursement ban for Planned Parenthood clinics ended, letting states decide whether to restore routine services like screenings and birth control. Arkansas Education/Scholarships: UA Little Rock named 25 Donaghey Scholars, including Benton student Kennedy-Lailany Henton and Salem student Andrew Schlesier, with a scholarship package valued around $92,000-$100,000. Housing Policy: Congress’s 21st Century Road to Housing Act became law without Trump’s signature, aiming to speed construction by cutting red tape. Scam-Call Crackdown: Kentucky joined a 48-state coalition urging the FCC to tighten rules that limit scammers’ access to phone numbers. Local Business/Nonprofit: Arvest Foundation awarded a $5,000 grant to the Single Parent Scholarship Fund for students in Baxter, Boone and Craighead counties. Arkansas TV Backlash: Emails show viewer anger over Arkansas TV’s PBS scheduling changes, after earlier moves to cut ties with PBS. Infrastructure Funding Watch: Arkansas officials warn IIJA funding may fall short as the law nears expiration, with inflation blunting the impact. Real Estate: A Little Rock Heights home sold for $4.5 million, the priciest Pulaski County deal this year.