Arkansas
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Immigrant families in northwest AR struggle to make ends meet
By Antoinette Grajeda for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop…
AR nonprofit works to protect Buffalo National River from contamination
Members of the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance are supporting two moratoriums on concentrated animal feeding operations to be voted on today by the A…
More AR families struggle with food insecurity
By Mary Hennigan for The Arkansas Advocate.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Arkansas Advocate-Winthrop Rock…
UA Little Rock wins grant to expand cybersecurity education
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will use a $1 million grant to create a research and education center for cybersecurity. The Cyberspace …
Lower early voting numbers in AR compared to 2020
Election officials in Arkansas say fewer people cast early votes in this year's general election than in 2020. They say more people voted early …
Survey: Election outcome will impact AR businesses
A new survey of public company audit firms reveals businesses are concerned the upcoming election could affect their financial performance. The …
Antipoverty community: Poverty line is garbage
Advocates in the antipoverty community said lawmakers are not doing enough to help people escape poverty. They said the inaction is increasing the …
Arkansans choose insurance benefits during open-enrollment period
The open enrollment period for Medicare and other health care plans is underway and Arkansans are making their selections for insurance coverage for t…
AR business owners collaborate to help ALICE residents
By Daniel Breen and Josie Lenora for Little Rock Public Radio.Broadcast version by Freda Ross for Arkansas News Service reporting for the Little Rock …
Poll: Rural voters in AR want candidates to put workers first
Rural voters in Arkansas and across the U.S. tend to be swing voters and may decide the outcome of this year's presidential election. According to a …
UA Little Rock sees growth in Hispanic/Latin Initiative
During this National Hispanic Heritage Month, the University of Arkansas in Little Rock is celebrating an increased enrollment of Hispanic and Latino …
Transgender Arkansans report discrimination at work
According to experts, a diverse workforce is crucial for creativity and social justice and equally good for a company's bottom line but reluctance to …