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Arkansas: Medicare dependency reached 5.6% in 2022

By Natural State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.6% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $2,935 per capita to residents.

Arkansas: Social Security made up 7.8% of total income in 2022

By Natural State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.8% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $4,091 per capita to residents.

Arkansas: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By Natural State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $1,199 per capita to residents.

Fayetteville man wins big with $180K Natural State Jackpot victory

By Natural State News | Feb 28, 2025

A Fayetteville resident, Rene L., has won the $180,000 Natural State Jackpot (NSJ) in the drawing held on February 25.

Natural State Jackpot sees major win; Hope man claims big prize

By Natural State News | Feb 26, 2025

Between draw games and scratch-off tickets, Arkansas lottery players experienced significant wins this week.

Russellville couple wins $50K from Valentine's Day lottery gift

By Natural State News | Feb 25, 2025

A Russellville couple, David and Gail A., experienced an unexpected windfall when they won $50,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket.

Arkansas sees 227 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024

By Natural State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, 227 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located in Arkansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Batesville woman wins big with Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

By Natural State News | Feb 24, 2025

A Batesville resident, Janice M., recently won a $50,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

Arkansas Farm to School Institute opens applications for 2025-2026

By Natural State News | Feb 24, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced that applications are open for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute.

Interstate ramp closure planned in Saline County for highway expansion

By Natural State News | Feb 24, 2025

Construction work to expand Interstate 30 in Saline County, Arkansas, will lead to the temporary closure of a ramp at the Highway 70 interchange.

Arkansas halts electric vehicle infrastructure plans following federal guideline changes

By Natural State News | Feb 18, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced the suspension of its Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Arkansas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment (EVID) Program.

2 H-1B petitions filed by Accommodation and Food Services employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in Arkansas in 2024

By Natural State News | Feb 17, 2025

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

By Natural State News | Feb 6, 2025

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.