2 H-1B petitions filed by Accommodation and Food Services employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in Arkansas in 2024
Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Arkansas submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Analysis: Arkansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Natural State News shows that Arkansas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
Job openings remain high concern for small businesses according to NFIB report
The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January jobs report, revealing that 35% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, consistent with December's figures.
- Arkansas inflation rate lower than national average as of December 2024
- Arkansas small businesses back bill targeting lawsuit award limits
- Arkansas opens applications for farm-to-school initiative
- NFIB Arkansas prioritizes tort reform as top issue for small businesses
- Small businesses face challenges with labor costs and recruitment
2023: Arkansas ranks 14th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $10,699,036
In 2023, Arkansas received $10,699,036 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 14th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Arkansas sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $122 million in property tax revenue for Arkansas, a 76.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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Analysis: Arkansas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Natural State News shows that, following President Biden's new Title IX protections in April 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” Arkansas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls' high school sports.
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Lower individual income tax revenue in Arkansas during Q3 2024
The third quarter of 2024 brought in $754 million in individual income tax revenue for Arkansas, an 18.6% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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In Arkansas, 204 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Arkansas registered 204 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Arkansas receives 2 EDA grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Arkansas received two grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arkansas receives 9 EDA grants totaling $1,914,800 for public works in 2023
Arkansas received nine grants totaling $1,914,800 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arkansas receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,172,715 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Arkansas received one grant totaling $1,172,715 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arkansas receives 4 EDA grants totaling $6,433,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Arkansas received four grants totaling $6,433,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arkansas receives 3 EDA grants totaling $918,521 for planning in 2023
Arkansas received three grants totaling $918,521 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Arkansas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Natural State News shows that Arkansas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.
