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Arkansas selects Kiewit as contractor for I-55 bridge replacement

By Natural State News | Mar 12, 2025

Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. has been appointed as the Construction Manager-General Contractor (CM-GC) for the Interstate 55 (I-55) Bridge replacement project over the Mississippi River, according to an announcement made on March 13, 2025.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Arkansas employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024?

By Natural State News | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Arkansas submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024.

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Dermott resident wins big with Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

By Natural State News | Mar 10, 2025

Three instant tickets turned out to be a fortunate purchase for an Arkansas lottery player last week.

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Analysis: Arkansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Natural State News | Mar 6, 2025

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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Arkansas Beef Council seeks proposals for research and promotion projects

By Natural State News | Mar 4, 2025

The Arkansas Beef Council is currently inviting grant proposals for beef research and promotion projects.

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Lafayette County woman wins $50k lottery prize with unexpected purchase

By Natural State News | Mar 4, 2025

A woman from Lafayette County, Arkansas, has claimed a $50,000 prize from the $50,000 Frenzy instant lottery game. D. Bobbitt won the prize after purchasing the ticket at M & M Quik Stop #1 in Stamps following her work shift.

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Arkansas: Residents received $8.93 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Natural State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $2,932 per capita to residents.

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Employers classified under the Public Administration industry file 15 H-1B petitions in Arkansas throughout 2024

By Natural State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 15 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration industry located in Arkansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Arkansas Scholarship Lottery marks March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

By Natural State News | Mar 3, 2025

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), has designated March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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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.

Highway closure planned in Johnson County for drainage work

By Natural State News | Mar 2, 2025

Highway 164 in Johnson County is set to close for a drainage structure replacement, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.