Sales tax collections in Arkansas' largest cities continue to grow, the state gets $1 billion in federal funding to improve internet infrastructure and a storm causes statewide power outages. Also, high temperatures are expected for the rest of the week, two fresh-water mussels in the state's waterways receive Endangered Species Act protections and more.
Arkansas receives $1 billion for internet infrastructure
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