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Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for 2026-10-27 ( 30 items )  
AG Nessel Sues Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products (10)
LANSING, Michigan, Oct. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Sues Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products * The Michigan Department of Attorney General (DAG) works tirelessly to protect and serve the people of Michigan. The DAG handles a wide range of legal matters from civil and criminal cases, to providing legal counsel to state agencies and officers, to advocating for crime victims. The Michigan Department of Attorney General utilizes the serv more PR

Ariz. A.G. Mayes, FTC Sue Dollar General Corporation for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised for Many Products (10)
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 27 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, FTC Sue Dollar General Corporation for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products October 26, 2026 PHOENIX--Attorney General Mayes today joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states suing Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertiseme more PR

Assessment Association to Honor President Dunsworth (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Assessment Association to Honor President Dunsworth * University of the Ozarks President Richard Dunsworth will receive the inaugural Partners in Assessment Award from the Arkansas Association for the Assessment of Collegiate Learning (AAACL). The award will be presented at the AAACL's annual fall conference on Nov. 5 at Hendrix College. Selected by the AAACL board, the Partners in Assessment Award recognizes institutional administrators "who s more PR

Attorney General Brenna Bird joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging More than Advertised Prices (10)
DES MOINES, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging More than Advertised Prices * DES MOINES--Attorney General Brenna Bird has joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states in a lawsuit against Dollar General Corporation for costing people millions of dollars by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements. Iowa and 19 more PR

Attorney General Griffin Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised * Griffin: 'My office will continue cracking down on deceptive practices that hurt Arkansas consumers' LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin, along with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 19 other states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by  more PR

Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Launches One Pill Can Kill Initiative at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences * Griffin: 'Educating young people about the dangers of illicit opioids and equipping them to save lives is critical to protecting Arkansans' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement after joining University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Chancellor Dr. C. Lowry Barnes today more PR

ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST DOLLAR GENERAL FOR CHARGING CONSUMERS MORE THAN ADVERTISED PRICE FOR MANY PRODUCTS (10)
CHICAGO, Illinois, Oct. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST DOLLAR GENERAL FOR CHARGING CONSUMERS MORE THAN ADVERTISED PRICE FOR MANY PRODUCTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 20 attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), sued the Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices display more PR

Connecticut Joins FTC and States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised (10)
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Oct. 26 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Connecticut Joins FTC and States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More Than Advertised * Dollar General has generated millions of dollars by regularly and repeatedly charging more at the register than the price advertised, the FTC and states allege (Hartford, CT) -- Attorney General William Tong today joined the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other state attorneys general in suing Dollar General Corporation fo more PR

Entergy Arkansas's Power to Care Golf Tournament raises $315,000 to support customers in need (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas's Power to Care Golf Tournament raises $315,000 to support customers in need * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- The 2026 Power to Care Golf Tournament brought together 54 teams, 48 sponsors and more than 70 volunteers to support Entergy Arkansas customers facing financial challenges and help them keep their power on. The tournament generated $315,000, along with $25,000 in in-kind contributions, thanks to the generosity of sponsor more PR

Entergy to report third quarter 2026 financial results on Nov. 2 (10)
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Oct. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy to report third quarter 2026 financial results on Nov. 2 * NEW ORLEANS - Entergy will report its third quarter 2026 financial results before the market opens Monday, Nov. 2. Drew Marsh, chair and chief executive officer, and Kimberly Fontan, executive vice president and chief financial officer, invite you to listen to a live webcast discussion of Entergy's quarterly business update and financial results at 10 a.m. Central time  more PR

ESPN's 2026-27 men's college basketball season tips off Nov. 2 with more than 4,000 games (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's 2026-27 men's college basketball season tips off Nov. 2 with more than 4,000 games * ESPN's industry-leading men's college basketball coverage returns with a schedule of more than 4,000 games during the 2026-27 regular season. In all, more than 750 games will air across ESPN networks - ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and ACC Network. All 4,000+ games will be available to stream on the ESPN App via an appli more PR

From individual care to community impact: How CLAS shaped Breyana Williams's public health career (10)
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Oct. 26 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news: * * * From individual care to community impact: How CLAS shaped Breyana Williams's public health career * When Breyana Williams (BA '18) arrived at the University of Iowa, she imagined a future working directly with patients, perhaps as a pediatrician or physician assistant. She knew she wanted to help people live healthier lives, but she hadn't yet considered how many different forms that work could take. That changed during  more PR

FTC and State Partners Sue Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * FTC and State Partners Sue Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products * The Federal Trade Commission, joined by 20 states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags and advertisements, costing consumers millions of dollars. Twenty states joined the FTC in filing a comp more PR

Governor Sanders Announces the My Natural State Story Winners (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Sanders Announces the My Natural State Story Winners * LITTLE ROCK, Ark.-- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the My Natural State Story contest winners alongside the Arkansas Department of Education, the Arkansas Game & Fish Commission, and the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage & Tourism. The Governor launched the contest in August, inviting Arkansas students to share personal stories of their outdo more PR

Harrington to present exhibit "Welcome to North Rapid" (10)
CLARKSVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of the Ozarks posted the following news: * * * Harrington to present exhibit "Welcome to North Rapid" * Arkansas artist Neal Harrington will present his graphic novel and art exhibit, "Welcome to North Rapid," in University of the Ozarks' Stephens Gallery through Nov. 11, 2026, as part of the University's Artist of the Month series. There will be a reception to meet the artist from 6-7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 28, in the gallery, which is located in the Walton Fine Arts Center on campus. Harr more PR

LSUS students aiming to fundamentally change prescription medication process with new app (10)
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Oct. 26 -- Louisiana State University Shreveport campus posted the following news: * * * LSUS students aiming to fundamentally change prescription medication process with new app * SHREVEPORT - LSU Shreveport business graduate student Kurtis Alton had the idea. Rx Connect, a medical app powered by artificial intelligence, could help patients navigate the prescription medication system while demolishing communication barriers between doctors, pharmacies and insurance companies. What Alton didn't have when he present more PR

Nebraska Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products (10)
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Oct. 26 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Joins FTC and 19 States in Suing Dollar General for Charging Consumers More than Advertised for Many Products * Lincoln - Nebraska, along with the Federal Trade Commission and 19 other states, sued Dollar General Corporation for engaging in long-running deceptive pricing practices by routinely charging customers more at the register than the prices displayed on shelves, price tags, and advertisements, costing consumers mill more PR

Ohio Joins FTC, 19 Other States in Suing Dollar General Over Ongoing Deceptive Pricing Practices (10)
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 26 -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson issued the following news release: * * * Ohio Joins FTC, 19 Other States in Suing Dollar General Over Ongoing Deceptive Pricing Practices * (COLUMBUS, Ohio) -- Ohio Attorney General Andy Wilson and 19 other state attorneys general have joined the Federal Trade Commission in its lawsuit against Dollar General, alleging that the retailer has knowingly persisted in overcharging customers and willfully failed to fix its deceptive pricing. "The prices on store shelves are what custome more PR

Radiation Oncologists Hershel Garner, J.D., M.D., Uwajah Uzomah, M.D., MPH, Join UAMS (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Radiation Oncologists Hershel Garner, J.D., M.D., Uwajah Uzomah, M.D., MPH, Join UAMS Oct. 26, 2026 | LITTLE ROCK -- Two radiation oncologists, Hershel Garner, M.D., J.D., and Uwajah Uzomah, M.D., MPH, have joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and are seeing patients at the UAMS Health Radiation Oncology Center. An associate professor, Garner also will serve as interim chair of the UAMS College  more PR

Sanders Announces Benton as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on October 28 (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces Benton as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on October 28 * TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS: WHEREAS: In 1863, during the height of the Civil War, Union troops captured Little Rock and began moving south, ultimately landing in Benton where they built Fort Bussey; WHEREAS: By the 20th century, Benton became known for Niloak Pottery, ceramics made from a special clay found in the surrounding area, so more PR

SIUE's Trails, Bike Share and Community Partnerships take Center Stage at National Campus Bike Summit (10)
EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois, Oct. 26 -- Southern Illinois University Edwardsville campus posted the following news: * * * SIUE's Trails, Bike Share and Community Partnerships take Center Stage at National Campus Bike Summit * With a trail network that dates to the 1960s, a fleet of shared bikes and partnerships that stretch well beyond campus, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has built a cycling culture that student recreation leaders say is worth sharing. David Hagedorn, associate director of Campus Recreation, presented SIUE's approa more PR

The Woman Who Made the Soil Speak: A Community Soil Doctor Transforming Agriculture in Bangladesh (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- The Heifer International, an organization working to end hunger and poverty, posted the following news: * * * The Woman Who Made the Soil Speak: A Community Soil Doctor Transforming Agriculture in Bangladesh * In a lush field in the Jashore district of southwestern Bangladesh, tomato plants, spinach, cauliflower and cabbages are planted in long, raised rows. Sonia Naznin used to rely on guesswork when growing crops. Now, she travels to farms near her rural village of Ichapur in Ban more PR

Twelve ranked teams in action on ESPN networks in Week 9, led by No. 17 Florida and No. 3 Georgia in the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic on ABC (10)
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Oct. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Twelve ranked teams in action on ESPN networks in Week 9, led by No. 17 Florida and No. 3 Georgia in the Invesco QQQ Atlanta Gridiron Classic on ABC * Week 9 of the 2026-27 college football season delivers a dozen AP Top 25 teams to ESPN networks, including four of the top 10. The 76-game slate runs from Tuesday, Oct. 27, through Saturday, Oct. 31, across ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network, ACC Network, ESPN+, ESPN  more PR

University of Arkansas Libraries to Join Association of Research Libraries (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * University of Arkansas Libraries to Join Association of Research Libraries Oct. 26, 2026 The University of Arkansas Libraries have been granted membership in the Association of Research Libraries, effective Jan. 1, 2027, joining a network of leading research libraries in the United States and Canada. The Association of Research Libraries, or ARL, is a nonprofit organization that brings together research libraries at major universities, governmen more PR

University of Arkansas: Conservationist Maya Higa to Speak as Fall 2026 Distinguished Lecture (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Conservationist Maya Higa to Speak as Fall 2026 Distinguished Lecture Oct. 26, 2026 Conservationist and content creator Maya Higa will deliver a moderated question-and-answer session as part of the Distinguished Lectures Committee's series on Thursday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Faulkner Performing Arts Center. Higa is a conservationist, content creator and nonprofit founder dedicated to connecting people with the natural world. She has built a ma more PR

University of Arkansas: Office for Faculty Affairs and Technology Ventures to Host Workshops on Academic Recognition and Advancement (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 27 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Office for Faculty Affairs and Technology Ventures to Host Workshops on Academic Recognition and Advancement Oct. 26, 2026 The Office for Faculty Affairs and Technology Ventures will host a two-day series of workshops and discussions on Nov. 5-6 for faculty, department chairs, department heads and associate deans. The sessions will focus on strengthening how innovation, entrepreneurship, societal impact and diverse forms of scholarship are recogn more PR

University of Arkansas: When Conversations With Students Inspire Research (10)
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 27 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * When Conversations With Students Inspire Research Oct. 26, 2026 Some of the best research questions begin in the classroom. A new publication by political scientist A. Burcu Bayram and psychologist Vivian P. Ta-Johnson (UT San Antonio) in the journal Political Psychology is a powerful example of how class discussions with engaged and insightful students can inspire innovative research. The central question behind this new publication gr more PR

USDA Designates Three Primary Counties, Five Contiguous Counties in Arkansas and Three Contiguous Counties in Oklahoma as Natural Disaster Areas (10)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * USDA Designates Three Primary Counties, Five Contiguous Counties in Arkansas and Three Contiguous Counties in Oklahoma as Natural Disaster Areas * This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet var more PR

Walmart Expands Better Care Services, Powered by General Medicine's Healthcare Store (10)
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 27 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Expands Better Care Services, Powered by General Medicine's Healthcare Store Building on its growing network of third-party providers, Walmart is making it easier for customers to discover, compare and access care with clear information about their options and potential costs. - BENTONVILLE, Ark., Oct. 26, 2026 -- Following the launch of Better Care Services earlier this year, Walmart today announced a major expansion of its Better Care Services platform wit more PR

Walmart Unwraps Three Major Holiday Shopping Events, Bringing Big Savings on Gifts and Seasonal Favorites (10)
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Oct. 27 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Walmart Unwraps Three Major Holiday Shopping Events, Bringing Big Savings on Gifts and Seasonal Favorites From can't-miss deals to unexpected "Who Knew?" discoveries brought to life by Disney and The Muppets Studio, Walmart is helping customers find more to love, spend less and focus on the moments that matter this holiday season. Key Insights * Affordability drives holiday shopping: Walmart emphasizes value and lower prices to help shoppers reduce holiday stress.  more PR