Natural State News

Arkansas witnesses job gains sans federal COVID unemployment relief

By John Suayan | Jul 23, 2021

Arkansas’s decision to withdraw from the Federal Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program appears to have paid off as the Natural State witnesses an increase in job applications.

Ex-Winrock head Jones launches Democratic bid for governor, declares 'we have to be different'

By John Suayan | Jun 20, 2021

Chris Jones has entered the Democratic primary for Arkansas governor. The former head of Winrock International's Arkansas Regional Innovation Hub announced his candidacy on June 15.

Bill to boost Arkansas average teacher salary now law as 'Arkansas teachers are critical to current, future success of young people'

By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2021

The current Arkansas legislative session has produced a slew of education bills that were affixed Gov. Asa Hutchinson's signature, with one recent measure arguably a victory for the Natural State's teachers and possibly those who seek to join their ranks.

Hutchison on 2024 presidential run: 'That's too far off even to consider at this point'

By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2021

With Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson set to move on from the highest office in the Natural State after his term expires this year, speculation has risen as to whether he'll seek the GOP presidential nomination in 2024.