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There were 489 deaths in Arkansas in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.

Arkansas' combined tax revenues up 36% from Q1 to Q2 2023

Arkansas collected $3.9 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the second quarter of 2023.

Upper threshold of death expectancy exceeds death count in Arkansas during week June 17

Arkansas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending June 17, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Arkansas during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 24, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Arkansas: 83 people in 45-64 age group are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 83 people in the 45-64 age group died during the week ending June 17.

CDC reports 10 deaths among Arkansas Hispanics in week ending July 1

There were 10 Hispanic people who died in Arkansas in the week ending July 1, according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

VA provides 11.5% fewer home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q2 2023

There were 767 VA home purchases in Arkansas in the second quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $203.2 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Arkansas increases from Q1 to Q2

The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Arkansas during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $220,372, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 767 home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q2 2023

There were 767 VA home purchase loans issued in Arkansas in the second quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $203.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas in Q2 vs. Q1 2023

The VA issued 15 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the second quarter of fiscal year 2023, compared to five loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Arkansas during week ending June 24

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 24, making up less than 1.6% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

11 people in 25-44 age group in Arkansas are estimated to have died during week ending June 17

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 11 people in the 25-44 age group died during the week ending June 17.

Q2 2023: Arkansas' combined tax revenues up 36.1% since Q1 2023

Arkansas collected $3.9 billion in total tax revenues during the second quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

155 people die from diseases of the heart in Arkansas during week ending June 24

There were 155 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 24, making up 24.4% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Arkansas

These Arkansas political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Arkansas declines from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $264,891, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA Purchase Loans in Arkansas average $264,891 for Q2