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Russia and Germany held discussions at the United Nations, according to a report from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Details of what was discussed and any outcomes have not been disclosed. The meeting comes amid ongoing diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Western European governments over the war in Ukraine, making any direct talks between the two countries noteworthy.
- 2Promise seen in combining farming with solar energy projects▼Promise seen in mixing farming, solar energy production projects
Agrivoltaics — pairing solar panels with active farmland — is drawing attention as a way for farmers to keep producing crops or grazing livestock while also generating electricity from the same land. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that observers see promise in projects that mix farming and solar energy production, suggesting the approach could offer landowners new income while supporting renewable energy growth.
- 3Gubernatorial candidate Colt Shelby featured on Arkansas politics show▼Talk Business & Politics: Gubernatorial candidate Colt Shelby, columnist John Brummett
Colt Shelby, a candidate in Arkansas's gubernatorial race, appeared on Talk Business & Politics alongside longtime political columnist John Brummett. The segment covered the candidate's campaign as the state's gubernatorial contest draws attention, with Brummett offering analysis from his decades covering Arkansas politics.
- 4Lincoln weighs water rate hikes, tax vote after fire surcharge ruling●Raising water rates, seeking tax election among options floated after AG opinion on Lincoln fire surcharge
Officials in Lincoln, Arkansas are weighing new options to fund the city's fire department after a state attorney general opinion questioned its fire surcharge. Ideas under consideration include raising water rates or putting a tax measure before voters in a special election. The ruling has left the city searching for a legal way to replace the disputed revenue source.