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Smackover Lithium Signs Offtake Agreement with LG Energy Solution for the South West Arkansas Project

Commitment of 8,000 metric tonnes of lithium carbonate per year worth an estimated $1.5 billion over 10 years LEWISVILLE, Ark. (August 31, 2026) – Smackover...

Arkansas Unemployment Rate Drops to 4.0% in July as Record Employment Continues

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (Aug. 21, 2026) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment...

Arkansas joins Reigniting the American Dream compact focused on entrepreneurship

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 13, 2026) – Arkansas is doubling down on its commitment to its innovative entrepreneurs by joining a compact of governors nationwide...

Arkansas Joins $15.5 Million Settlement with Mortgage Servicer

Company Wrongly Charged Customers Force-Place Insurance LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (August 12, 2026) – Arkansas and 48 state financial agencies have reached a $15.5 million settlement...

Arkansas’ Employment Continues to Rise as Unemployment Falls to 4.1% in June

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 21, 2026) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted...

Bitcoin Depot Files for Bankruptcy, Arkansas Consumers May Be Eligible for Compensation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 7, 2026) – The Arkansas Securities Department is alerting consumers that Bitcoin Depot Operating LLC, which operated cryptocurrency kiosks nationwide, has...

Nominations Open for New Opportunity Zone Designations in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (July 2, 2026) – The nomination portal has opened for eligible Arkansas census tracts to be nominated for Opportunity Zone (OZ) status....

Arkansas employment hits record high as unemployment drops to 4.2% in May

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 23, 2026) — Today, the Arkansas Department of Commerce, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate declined one-tenth of...

Arkansas Securities Department Marks Arkansas Elder Abuse Awareness Day

(June 15, 2026) – The Arkansas Securities Department (ASD) joins organizations worldwide to observe World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEADD). To support WEADD, Governor Sanders issued...

Applications Open for 2026 Community Assistance Grant Program on July 1

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 15, 2026) – Governor Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Assistance Grant...

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