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The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) reported that July, the first month of the new fiscal year, ended with Net General Revenue above forecast by $26.3 million. This was 4.6 percent greater than forecast, creating a new surplus.

JULY 2026 STATE REVENUE REPORT — inVeritas ARKANSAS BEGINS FISCAL YEAR WITH $26.3 MILLION SURPLUS   The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) reported today that July, the first month of the new fiscal year, ended with Net General Revenue above forecast by $26.3 million.   This was 4.6 percent g

🦁 Nonprofit Spotlight: Little Rock Zoo

The Little Rock Zoo inspires people to value and conserve our natural world through wildlife experiences, conservation, and education. Learn how they're making a difference in our community and how you can support their mission.

Learn more at: https://bit.ly/44t8GWo

Happy Birthday Zina 🎈

Articles of interest in the AI news this week:

"New Google commercial imagines a Declaration of Independence written with help from AI" -Anthony Ha, TechCrunch.
https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/04/new-google-commercial-imagines-a-declaration-of-independence-written-with-help-from-ai/

"OpenAI to publicly release GPT-5.6, rolls out conversational AI models -Ashley Capoot CNBC
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/08/openai-expanding-gpt-5point6-ai-model-release-ending-government-limits.html

"30 Crossing Park will be a vibrant destination that attracts talent, tourism and investment, and will change the way the world experiences the city we call home." Ruth Whitney, our CEO, and 2026 Chair of the Little Rock Chamber of Commerce.

View the 30 Crossing Park Announcement here:
https://www.kark.com/video/little-rock-receives-30-million-grant-from-jeff-bezos-earth-fund-for-30-crossing-park/11948054/

Proud to recognize our CEO, Ruth Whitney, who also serves as Chair of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce Board, for her leadership as Little Rock celebrates a transformational investment in 30 Crossing Park. This urban green space will be a vibrant destination for talent, tourism, and investment, and a lasting asset for downtown Little Rock for generations to come.

Group founded by Jeff Bezos awards $30 million to support future downtown Little Rock park | Arkansas Democrat Gazette An organization founded by Jeff Bezos will invest a combined $100 million in Little Rock and seven other cities as part of a project to turn underused urban land into green spaces.

Ruth Whitney, our CEO and 2026 Chair of the Little Rock Regional Chamber of Commerce, shared: “We extend our deepest gratitude to Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sánchez Bezos, and the Bezos Earth Fund for this catalytic investment in 30 Crossing Park, an urban green space that will transform downtown Little Rock for generations to come.”

From New Parks to Restored Urban Wildlife Habitats – Bezos Earth Fund Announces New $100 Million Investment to Turn Underused Urban Land into Green Spaces Across Eight U.S. Cities As part of its Greening America’s Cities program, new projects will come to Allentown, Pa., Atlanta, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Little Rock, Ark., Los...

Happy Independence Day from all of us at inVeritas!

As we celebrate the Fourth of July, we are grateful for the freedoms we enjoy, the communities we serve, and the people who help move our country forward. Wishing you a safe and meaningful holiday. 🇺🇸

Congratulations to our friends at the Little Rock Zoo !

The Votes Are In!

Thanks to your support, the Little Rock Zoo has been named AY's Best Family Attraction, and GloWILD has been recognized as Best Seasonal Attraction!

We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who voted and continues to support the Zoo. These honors reflect the amazing community that makes wildlife, conservation, and unforgettable experiences possible.

Our friends at ACCESS, believes that independence is essential to a fulfilling life. We are grateful for their commitment in our community!