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LITTLE ROCK - For kids it is the middle of summer, and for the state Board of Education it is time to prepare for the coming school year. At its July meeting the state board approved a Public School Fund of almost $2.6 billion for the 2010-2011 school year. That will provide the bulk of revenue for 244 school districts in Arkansas that educate 465,000 students from kindergarten through grade 1...

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Mark Pryor today said he is pleased four key initiatives he has been spearheading to improve America’s competitiveness and economic growth passed the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. His provisions, accepted as part of the America COMPETES Act, must now be passed by the full Senate.

WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Mark Pryor today said he is pleased four key initiatives he has been spearheading to improve America’s competitiveness and economic growth passed the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. His provisions, accepted as part of the America COMPETES Act, must now be passed by the full Senate.

LITTLE ROCK - After discussions between Governor Beebe's office, the Arkansas Department of Higher Education (ADHE) and other state agencies, at least 20 additional people will soon be helping to process applications for lottery scholarships. More than 53,000 students have applied for the scholarships. Most applications from traditional high-school graduates have already been processed electro...

On July 17, Arkansas lost a true American hero. As a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam in 1968, Nick Bacon displayed unselfish bravery and heroism in the face of intense enemy fire, even while wounded. His leadership of his platoon during that dangerous battle was so remarkable that he was honored with the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration this Nation bes...

On July 17, Arkansas lost a true American hero. As a Staff Sergeant in the United States Army, serving in Vietnam in 1968, Nick Bacon displayed unselfish bravery and heroism in the face of intense enemy fire, even while wounded. His leadership of his platoon during that dangerous battle was so remarkable that he was honored with the Medal of Honor, the highest military decoration this Nation bes...

By David Harrison, Stateline Staff Writer The Arkansas Department of Higher Education is accustomed to fielding a few thousand applications for the state's college scholarship programs. But this year, the office has been swamped with about 55,000 applications, almost 10 times more than usual. Director Jim Purcell and his staff have spent weeks reviewing transcripts, rushing to sort through the ...

LITTLE ROCK - In spite of a decline in revenue last year, the Arkansas tourism industry has grown at an average rate of 5 percent a year since 1990. Arkansas tourism revenues were down by 3.6 percent last year. We did not lose our standing in the national tourist market because so many other states had even worse years because of the severe economic downturn. The growth of the Arkansas hospi...

Many Arkansas colleges are reporting increased enrollment for the upcoming fall semester. It's going to be a record fall under the shadows of Old Main in Fayetteville. Monday, administrators at the University of Arkansas said they expect almost 3,500 freshmen this fall. Total enrollment could reach 21,000. Attendance is expected to be up at many Arkansas universities. At UALR, they are expec...

UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS NEWSWIRE Monday, July 19, 2010 Enrollment services officials predict new record in fall 2010 FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - The University of Arkansas is predicting another record enrollment year for the fall of 2010. Last year the official enrollment was 19,849 for the fall semester. This year more than 20,700 students are expected to enroll. A record number of new freshmen ar...

On July 13th, I was pleased to join Windstream Corporation's leaders as the company announced that it will make Little Rock its permanent headquarters. The telecommunications provider has maintained offices in Little Rock since the company was created in 2006, but this announcement is momentous as it will not only save the 300 Windstream jobs currently held by employees in Little Rock, it will cr...

On July 13th, I was pleased to join Windstream Corporation's leaders as the company announced that it will make Little Rock its permanent headquarters. The telecommunications provider has maintained offices in Little Rock since the company was created in 2006, but this announcement is momentous as it will not only save the 300 Windstream jobs currently held by employees in Little Rock, it will cr...

Governor Beebe participates in the Northeast Arkansas Medical Center...

LITTLE ROCK - Governor Mike Beebe today announced the following judicial appointment: Amy Brazil, Conway, as Conway District Court Judge. Appointment expires December 31, 2012. Replaces Russell "Jack" Roberts. Governor Mike Beebe also announced the following appointments to boards and commissions: Jack Gambill, Warren, to the Criminal Detention Facility Review Committee, Judicial Distri...

Windstream announces that it will permanently locate its corporate...

Windstream announces that it will permanently locate its corporate...