WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. August 24, 2026 Maribelle Balbes Food and Nutrition Administration U.S. Department of Agriculture 1320 Braddock Place Alexandria, VA 22314 Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: Changes in Federal-State Administrative Cost Sharing (Docket No. FNS-2026-0034) Dear Ms. Balbes, Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families (AACF) appreciates the opportunity to  more ST

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU-Ozark to Unveil Expanded Facility Tuesday * Arkansas Tech University-Ozark Campus will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony and reception celebrating its expanded skilled trades facility from 1-3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 22. The existing ATU-Ozark air conditioning and refrigeration building has been expanded by 7,000 square feet to provide additional instructional and laboratory space for air conditioning and refrigeration, welding technology and other s more PR

CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Author, Illustrator to Discuss New Book on Arkansas Women Musicians * Author Stephen Koch and illustrator Katherine Strause will discuss their new book, "From Almeda To Zilphia: Arkansas Women Who Transformed American Popular Song," at University of the Ozarks on Wednesday, Oct. 7, as part of the University's 2026-27 Walton Arts & Ideas Series. The event will begin at 7 p.m. in the Rogers Conference Center. There is no cost for admission and th more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Boozman Highlights Arkansas Ag Voices in Push for Farm Bill 2.0 * WASHINGTON-U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) is continuing his push to advance Farm Bill 2.0 by highlighting the voices of farmers, conservationists and rural Americans in The Natural State and nationwide. These men and women represent all those who rely on a strong, comprehensive and modern Farm Bill to support their operati more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 17 -- Sen. John Boozman, R-Arkansas, chairman of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Committee, issued the following news release: * * * September 16th, 2026 Boozman Statement on Committee Passage of Farm Bill 2.0 WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry Chairman John Boozman (R-AR) released the following statement after leading committee passage of the Agriculture Act of 2026: "Farm country is hurting and needs results now. Advancing this bill out of committee is a critical s more PR

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * Career Opportunities are Endless at the UAPB Fall 2026 Career Summit * The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff's (UAPB) Office of Career Services announces the 2026 Fall Career Summit on Wednesday, September 30 from 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. in the Kenneth L. Johnson Sr. Complex, H.O. Clemmons Arena (HPER), on the UAPB campus. BUSINESS & INDUSTRY This year, 66 organizations representing business and industry, government agencies, gradu more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Sanders Announces $8.2 Million in Water Funding * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced $8,200,000 in financial assistance for water and wastewater projects across Arkansas. Three projects received approval, including one dedicated to irrigation infrastructure and two that will directly support more than 1,848 residents of Arkansas. "Reliable water infrastructure is essential to Arkansas more PR

AUBURN, Massachusetts, Sept. 16 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news: * * * MassMEP Awarded Nearly $3 Million in Federal Funding to Support Massachusetts Manufacturers * Funding is part of more than $30 million NIST is investing in Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers across 11 states and Puerto Rico AUBURN, MA. -September 16, 2026 -The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MassMEP) has been awarded $2,959,870 in federal funding through the National Inst more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 15 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Runaway Athletics Spending Threatens the Financial Health of America's Colleges, Cantwell Snapshot Report Shows * 09.15.26 # #94% of Division I programs are in the red, spending more than they generate; schools faced approx. 300% higher costs for recruiting, equipment, and coaching since 2005; Universities and state governments are footing the bill, boosting spending by $520 million across 53 Power Four athletic programs alone in 2025 vs. 2 more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Shahrukh Arif, M.D., Charmee Vyas, M.D., Join UAMS Pulmonary Team Sept. 16, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has welcomed Shahrukh Arif, M.D., and Charmee Vyas, M.D., back to the UAMS Division of Pulmonary and Critical Care, where both completed UAMS' Pulmonary Disease and Critical Care Medicine Fellowship Program. Arif, a pulmonologist, will practice pulmonary and critical care medicine, b more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * Student-Involved Political Debates Come to A-State in October * JONESBORO - Arkansas State University's ASU-TV will host three political debates in October for candidates vying for office. The debates will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1; Thursday, Oct. 8; and Thursday, Oct. 22. The Oct. 1 debate will focus on the Arkansas House District 36 race between Republican Rep. Johnny Rye and Democratic challenger Shamal Carter. Rye was invited, but they h more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The Arkansas Economic Development Commission posted the following news from Taber Extrusions: * * * Taber Extrusions Opens New Expansion at Russellville, Arkansas Facility Largest new direct extrusion press in North America goes online - RUSSELLVILLE, Ark. (September 15, 2026) - Taber Extrusions held a grand opening for its new $85 million facility expansion in Russellville, Arkansas. The expansion supports the introduction of the largest new direct extrusion press in North America and is expected to crea more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * Tech's Got Talent 2026 Auditions Wrapping Up * Auditions for Tech's Got Talent 2026 will conclude on Wednesday, Sept. 16, and Thursday, Sept. 17. The final two rounds of auditions are planned for 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 16, and 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 17. Both sessions will take place in Doc Bryan Student Services Center Lecture Hall. Participation in the talent contest is open to all ATU students on the Russellville campus. The acts selected more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 16 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging to Host Geriatric Care Conference on Oct. 1-3 Sept. 16, 2026 | The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will host its 2026 Geriatrics Updates conference Oct. 1-3, providing an opportunity for health professionals, patients, caregivers, and community members to learn about the latest developments in research and clinical care for older adults. This year's conferen more PR

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Kegley & Meullenet's 30 Years Top Faculty, Researchers Honored at Bumpers College Reception Sep. 16, 2026 Twenty-two faculty members, scientists and researchers in U of A's Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences were recently recognized with milestone service awards to the college, university, Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station and UA Division of Agriculture. Honorees were: * 30-Year Award - Beth Kegley, professor, more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart and SCAN to Launch Co-Branded Medicare Advantage Plan New offering will pair SCAN's Medicare expertise with Walmart's convenience, everyday low prices, health and wellness services, and technology capabilities LONG BEACH, Calif. and BENTONVILLE, Ark., Sept. 16, 2026 -- SCAN Health Plan (SCAN), and Walmart Inc. (Nasdaq: WMT) today announced a strategic collaboration to launch a co-branded Medicare Advantage plan in two states. The plan is expected to be avail more PR

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 17 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Data Ventures Is Building the Future of Commerce Intelligence Sept. 16, 2026 At Inspire 2026, Walmart Data Ventures brings its growing Scintilla community together to showcase what's working today and unveil new capabilities shaping what comes next Key Insights * Scintilla is evolving into a commerce intelligence platform, giving suppliers a more integrated view of their Walmart business. * AI-powered capabilities will help suppliers understand performanc more PR

WASHINGTON, Sept. 16 -- Rep. Steve Womack, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Womack Supports Sanctioning Russia's War Machine and Businesses Supporting Iran's Terror Regime * WASHINGTON, D.C.-September 16, 2026...Congressman Steve Womack (AR-3) today issued the statement below regarding his support for the Senate Amendment to H.R. 5334, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation leverages expanded sanctions, trade measures, and financial restrictions to combat the economic backing of Ru more PR