Medicaid & Planned Parenthood: With a GOP Medicaid ban on Planned Parenthood expiring July 4, states will decide whether low-income patients can again get routine care at remaining clinics after the law forced closures and denied tens of thousands of screenings. Medicaid Work Requirements: A new look at Arkansas-linked Medicaid work rules warns that “reporting maze” requirements—not just work status—could cut coverage, even as many enrollees already work. Arkansas Forward Dashboard: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders rolled out a public dashboard tracking Arkansas Forward cost-saving efforts, claiming verified savings over $118M and highlighting cuts tied to tech modernization and procurement. Arkansas Crime Lab Upgrade: The Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is moving toward a new facility (completion targeted for 2027) to expand DNA, toxicology, firearms, digital evidence, and fingerprint capacity. UAPB Research Recognition: UAPB aquaculture/fisheries leader Yathish Ramena, Ph.D., was inducted into the Arkansas Research Alliance Academy as an Arkansas Research Fellow. Education Metrics: ATLAS results were announced as improving across grades and subjects, with the governor citing LEARNS investments behind the gains. Data Center Watch in El Dorado: A Z Squared plan to fund an El Dorado data center expansion with $15.3M in equity sales follows a county moratorium, setting up local review and regulation questions. Cybersecurity Career Path: A Canada-based Arkansas-area audience story highlights a woman’s rise from security guard to cybersecurity analyst, emphasizing training and community support.