Arkansas Trucking Association

A University of Arkansas project to save money on energy costs has saved 24 percent more than expected between 2012 and 2013.

Razors EDGE (Efficiently Delivering Green Energy) saved the university $3.7 million in energy costs in two years. The $30 million project was designed and installed by Energy Systems Group to reduce energy use of the 73 buildings on the Fayetteville campus.

With just over six months to go before the general election, Arkansas’ air waves have been targeted by national political parties and special-interest groups that have taken a particular interest in the U.S. Senate race between incumbent Democrat Mark Pryor and Republican U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton. Republicans have targeted the seat as one they need to reclaim majority control in the Senate.

A bill approved unanimously by the Alabama state legislature and signed into law by Gov. Robert Bentley is changing the way motor fuel road taxes are collected on natural gas sold in the state.