Rural Health Funding: Arkansas is opening the second round of Rural Health Transformation Funding, with $93.6M available in the PACT category to expand rural access, coordination, workforce alignment, and tech-enabled infrastructure. Emergency Management Education: Southern Arkansas University launched a new B.S. in Emergency Management for Fall 2026, training leaders for incident command, cybersecurity, and disaster response across public safety and healthcare. Hospital Price Transparency: The Trump administration warned 500+ hospitals nationwide, including nine in Arkansas, for not posting required pricing information, with penalties up to $2M annually. Autonomous Logistics in Arkansas: PepsiCo and Gatik began live driverless freight deliveries in multiple markets including Arkansas, moving Frito-Lay products and drinks on public roads. STEM & Workforce Pipeline: Honeywell’s TPE331 turboprop was selected to power Swarm Aero’s large UAV swarms, signaling continued growth in advanced aerospace engineering. Agriculture & Conservation: Arkansas Extension rolled out summer “Grow Your Own Groceries” online sessions, and Stone County 4-H teams earned a spot at the national wildlife habitat education competition. Patent Watch (Arkansas-linked): A Federal Circuit decision upheld invalidity for an “about” pH-range poultry processing patent claim, underscoring precision in biotech and food-tech documentation.