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APA, NCPA Cheer First-Of-Its-Kind State Law Banning PBMs from Owning Pharmacies
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 16, 2025
Alexandria, Va., April 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a significant victory for patients and community pharmacies in Arkansas, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed HB 1150 into law today. This is groundbreaking legislation that prohibits state...
Mulberry and Arkansas Homefurnishings Association Partner to Elevate Protection and Profitability for Furniture Retailers
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 22, 2025
NEW YORK, April 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mulberry, the people-first product protection platform, is proud to announce an exclusive partnership with the Arkansas Homefurnishings Association (ARHFA), a leading voice for furniture retailers in...
Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Special Designation as a Priority Transparency Critical Mineral Project From the Trump Administration
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 21, 2025
LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is proud to announce that its South West...
Smackover Lithium’s South West Arkansas Project Receives Unanimous Vote of Approval to Establish the Phase I Brine Production Unit from the Arkansas Oil and Gas Commission
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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April 24, 2025
LEWISVILLE, Ark., April 24, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Smackover Lithium, a Joint Venture (“JV”) between Standard Lithium Ltd. (“Standard Lithium” or the “Company”) (TSXV:SLI) (NYSE:A:SLI) and Equinor, is pleased to announce that the brine...
Winners announced for second 2025 Super Hunt drawing
Idaho Fish and Game
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August 14, 2025
The second wave of Idaho Super Hunt drawing winners has been selected. Of the 49,125 total entries, 15,541were for two deer tags, 10,984 were for two elk tags, 3,060 were for two pronghorn tags, 9,543 were for one moose tag, and 3,266 entries were...
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
District of Columbia Health
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April 16, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development DC
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April 15, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
State Board of Education DC
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April 15, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
IRS: All of Arkansas qualifies for disaster tax relief; various deadlines postponed to Nov. 3
Internal Revenue Service
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April 15, 2025
IR-2025-49, April 14, 2025 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today announced tax relief for individuals and businesses in the entire state of Arkansas affected by severe storms, tornadoes and flooding that began on April 2, 2025. These...
Attorney General Bonta Calls on Congressional Leaders to Pass Law Prohibiting PBMs from Owning or Operating Pharmacies
Office of the Attorney General California Department of Justice
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April 14, 2025
Bipartisan coalition of attorneys general writes that federal action is needed to protect consumers and small businesses OAKLAND — California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a bipartisan coalition of 39 attorneys general in urging the...
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
District of Columbia Health
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April 11, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
Office of Tax and Revenue DC
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April 11, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
Office of the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development DC
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April 11, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
Metropolitan Police Department DC
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April 11, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
Modified District Government Services for DC Emancipation Day
State Board of Education DC
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April 11, 2025
(Washington, DC) – On Wednesday April 16, District Government will observe the DC Emancipation Day holiday. While some services will be affected, many District employees will continue serving to maintain essential District operations. District...
Honoring 13 International Journalists Showcasing the Unique Culture and Charm of the American South
EIN Presswire
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April 11, 2025
Travel South USA celebrates 13 global journalists whose storytelling has inspired millions to discover the heart of the Southern U.S. ATLANTA, GA, UNITED STATES, April 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Travel South USA proudly celebrates 13...
Johnny Hachem Makes History: The First Middle Eastern Artist to Join Roosevelt, Reagan & Ali as an Arkansas Traveler.
EIN Presswire
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March 24, 2025
LITTLE ROCK, AR, UNITED STATES, March 24, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Arkansas Traveler Award is a prestigious honor given to individuals who have made a profound impact in their fields while promoting goodwill and cultural exchange. Over the...
Uniti Group Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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August 5, 2025
Completes Previously Announced Merger with Windstream Provides Consolidated 2025 Outlook for Combined Company Net Loss of $10.7 Million for the Second Quarter Net Loss of $0.04 Per Diluted Common Share for the Second Quarter AFFO of $0.36 Per...
Justice Department Charges Five Senior Leaders of the United Cartels, a Designated Foreign Terrorist Organization
The U.S. Attorney's Office District of Puerto Rico
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August 14, 2025
Today the Justice Department announced criminal charges against five high-ranking members of the United Cartels. Those charged are Juan Jose Farias Alvarez (“El Abuelo); Alfonso Fernandez Magallon (“Poncho”); Luis Enrique Barragan Chavez (“Wicho /...
HB Strategies Brings on Brad Kiesling to Lead Arizona Government Affairs in Phoenix
EIN Presswire
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April 2, 2025
PHOENIX, AZ, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- HB Strategies announced today that Brad Kiesling has joined the firm as a Managing Principal to lead its Arizona state advocacy office in Phoenix. He will also be a member of the...