ARKANSAS BUSINESS

Arkansas Industry

Arkansas Officials Issued Smoke Management Guidance

Arkansas Officials Issued Smoke Management Guidance

State agriculture leaders reminded row crop producers to follow strict safety protocols amid ongoing drought.

Live Poll

Should the state enforce stricter requirements for farmers burning crop residue near public roads?


Agriculture

Agriculture

Senator Tom Cotton Will Seek Third Senate Term in 2026

The Arkansas Republican is set to run for another term in the upcoming November 2026 election cycle.


Manufacturing

Live Poll

Should foreign-based companies lead major manufacturing projects for the U.S. defense industry?

Manufacturing

Hanwha Defense Opened Arkansas Office

The company launched its administrative headquarters at Pine Bluff Arsenal to oversee a major munitions project.

Hanwha Defense Opened Arkansas Office

Hospitality

Live Poll

Is the tourism and hospitality industry in your local area currently growing or declining?

Hospitality

Arkansas Tourism Tax Revenue Rose in First Half of 2026

State tourism tax collections climbed to over $14 million through June 2026, signaling industry growth.

Arkansas Tourism Tax Revenue Rose in First Half of 2026

Oil and Gas

Live Poll

Should states pass laws that retroactively change how energy companies calculate royalty payments to landowners?

Oil and Gas

Eighth Circuit Judges Signaled Arkansas Royalty Law Revival

Appellate judges suggested the court will likely lift an injunction against an Arkansas statute governing oil royalty payments.

Eighth Circuit Judges Signaled Arkansas Royalty Law Revival