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Robocall crackdown: West Virginia and 48 other state attorneys general are urging the FCC to tighten rules that block scammers from using legitimate phone numbers, saying the practice helps fraudsters evade detection. Gas prices: AAA reports the national average for regular gasoline rose 5 cents to about $3.84 as uncertainty around a U.S.-Iran ceasefire keeps oil markets jumpy. State finance: Thirty state financial officers asked President Trump to sign an executive order directing Treasury to return about $39 billion in matured, unredeemed U.S. savings bonds to rightful owners. Arkansas local government finance: Bryant won the Government Finance Officers Association’s Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for its 2026 budget book for the ninth straight year. Arkansas cybersecurity education: UA Little Rock is expanding its CORE Cybersecurity Clinic through a Cyber Learning Network to reach more communities statewide. Arkansas banking expansion: Arvest Bank announced it will open a North Texas loan production office in Frisco. Community business growth: Garages of America plans to expand into Tarrant County with a Colleyville garage community. Public safety: Arkansas State Police say a Texarkana teen was arrested on child porn charges after an ICAC/FBI search seized CSAM from devices; bond set at $100,000. Energy costs help: SWEPCO is highlighting summer rebates and assistance options, including LIHEAP support, for customers facing higher cooling bills. Local business disruption: A fireworks vendor’s last-minute cancellation led Webster Groves to authorize a lawsuit, after the company defaulted on other cities including in Arkansas.

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UA Little Rock Expands Cybersecurity Support for Arkansas Communities

Arkansas Department of Agriculture opens applications for $25 million water infrastructure grants

Arkansas Department of Agriculture opens applications for $25 million water infrastructure grants

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30 state financial officers urge an EO to return $39B in savings bonds to rightful owners

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