Coal & Power: President Trump says the federal government will spend $700M using the Defense Production Act to extend and modernize coal plants, including support tied to Arkansas facilities, with new builds planned in Alaska and West Virginia. Electricity Costs: New EIA-based mapping shows residential power prices rising in many states; Arkansas is up about 8.3% year over year, as grid investment and demand pressures grow. Energy Policy Pushback: A separate report frames the coal package as “saving” aging plants rather than building renewables, while critics argue coal remains the most expensive option. Local Utilities & Grants: Summit Utilities opens applications for its 2026 Summit Cares Grant Program, offering $5,000–$10,000 to Arkansas nonprofits focused on essentials, student STEM, community enrichment, and conservation. Water & Drought: Conway and Morrilton remain under mandatory water curtailment orders tied to low Brewer Lake levels, with rules based on street address parity. Food Supply: Northwest Arkansas school districts keep summer meal programs running with free breakfast and lunch sites and pickup options. Housing for Veterans: Fayetteville’s Patriot Park veteran-focused development is nearing leasing, with buildings expected ready by mid-July. Tech & Industry Debate: Pulaski County residents get a public roundtable on hyperscale data centers and a proposed moratorium as AI-driven projects move forward. Agriculture & Fuel: Ethanol exports and E15 expansion were highlighted at a House Ag Committee hearing, with Senate action still pending.