Autonomous Freight in Arkansas: PepsiCo and Gatik launched driverless Class 8 trucking on a fixed corridor serving Texas, Arizona and Arkansas, moving autonomous freight from tests to revenue routes. Solar Tax Break Fight: Arkansas counties are using Act 9 industrial development bonds to subsidize large solar projects, and taxpayers are pushing back—courts are now weighing how much property tax revenue gets surrendered for deals that can mean only a couple permanent jobs. Big Tech Power Demand: Arkansas solar output is increasingly tied to major tech buyers, with projects linked to Meta, Verizon and Google data centers—raising questions about who benefits from the state’s clean-energy buildout. Entergy Summer Readiness: Entergy Arkansas says it’s ready for summer storm season as grid reliability becomes a bigger concern with more renewables and data-center load. Tourism Spending Shift: Little Rock and Fayetteville tourism leaders report steady event bookings but softer spending, with alcohol and production costs down at Fayetteville venues. Food Safety Recall: FDA classified a voluntary recall of Alfredo sauce as Class I after possible salmonella risk, with distribution reaching 41 states including Arkansas. Local Economy Watch: A Compass Report grade for Arkansas metro economies points to mixed momentum, with manufacturing and construction job declines weighing on performance. Fayetteville Data Center Rules: Fayetteville City Council is set to consider tighter data-center requirements to protect utility customers while still allowing tech growth.