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Cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas generating virtual currency, public opposition

By Daniel Caruth,

Jacqueline Froelich, Kyle Kellams, Anna Pope, Jack Travis

Published June 5, 2023 at 3:50 PM CDT

The Ozarks at Large team is back with new stories covering topics from cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas, to the stalling LEARNS Act. Also, Alison Wright, head of the data center division for the Arkansas Economic Development Institute, talks about the U.S. Census' population data trends and housing units added.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Anna Pope

Anna Pope is KUAF's growth impact reporter and a Report for America corps member

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Jack Travis

Jack Travis is KUAF's digital content manager and a reporter for Ozarks at Large.

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