AI at Walmart: Walmart executives told Arkansas workers that AI will “improve jobs, not replace them,” including offering OpenAI tool certification, as the company accelerates automation and faces rising layoff concerns. Higher Ed Leadership: Arkansas State University System named Chancellor Todd Shields as system president effective July 1, with Calvin White stepping in as interim chancellor. Medical Tech & Careers: UAMS appointed Dr. Venkat Kalapatapu as chief of Vascular & Endovascular Surgery, while Baxter Health honored surgical technologist Missy Tolliver with a Heroes with Halos Award. Medicaid Work Requirements: New federal guidance details how states must verify Medicaid work status by a 2027 deadline, with advocates warning eligible people could lose coverage over paperwork failures; separate reporting highlights stricter “medically frail” rules for cancer patients. STEM in Agriculture: Arkansas Agricultural Experiment Station research found potassium fertilization can boost cotton yields up to 70% in potassium-deficient soils, improving lint quality too. Food & Biotech Startup: Jonesboro agritech GreenLab raised $10M+ to engineer corn to produce brazzein-based sugar substitutes. Health Education Pipeline: Henderson State students were selected for a Physician Pathway Program that can lead to medical school without taking the MCAT. Legal Tech/Policy: The U.S. Supreme Court opened the door to liability lawsuits against freight brokers in safety-related claims, with immediate relevance for cases involving major carriers.