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Gov. to call special session focused on tax reduction 'as soon as we get the votes'

By Trina Thomas | Oct 22, 2021

An Arkansas special session for a possible income tax reduction will be scheduled by the governor soon.

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‘High levels of spending’ by Arkansans during pandemic, economist declares

By Trina Thomas | Oct 21, 2021

The Arkansas Economist, a economic forum sponsored by the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, recently published the annual Arkansas Personal Consumption Expenditures which showed high levels of spending during the pandemic.

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Arkansas experiencing revenue 'surplus,' economic rebound

By Trina Thomas | Sep 1, 2021

Arkansas has experienced an economic rebound in the wake of last year's recession.

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Hutchinson praises Arkansans' return to the workforce, economic recovery

By Trina Thomas | Aug 31, 2021

The Arkansas state revenue is soaring on Eagle's wings as it navigates through the economic rebound from COVID-19.

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Arkansas' unemployment rate holds steady

By Trina Thomas | Jul 27, 2021

After a long and continuous battle against COVID-19, Arkansas is beginning to see a drop in unemployment claims in the state.

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Arkansas Center for Research in Economics recommends procurement transparency for state's school districts

By Trina Thomas | Jun 23, 2021

Arkansas Center for Research in Economics policy analysts Joyce Ajayi and Mavuto Kalulu have made procurement transparency recommendations through a report published June 8.

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As the nation sees a rise in inflation, Arkansas hasn't been a contributing factor

By Trina Thomas | Jun 21, 2021

It's no question that states that continue to have tight COVID-19 restrictions aren't doing the U.S. economy any favors and, for some leaders, harnessing the Coronavirus takes precedence over the wealth of the nation.

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Online job searches up as Arkansas, other states opt out of extra unemployment benefits

By Trina Thomas | Jun 9, 2021

Although the COVID-19 pandemic is tapering off, many businesses are still struggling to fill positions and are understaffed. States that are removing extra unemployment benefits are showing an uptick in job searches.

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Arkansas one of few states to keep certificate of need regulations for health care facilities during COVID-19

By Trina Thomas | Jun 9, 2021

Arkansas is one of the few states that retained the certificate of need regulations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Cotton: Removal of U.S. sanctions on Iran not a 'lucrative opportunity'

By Trina Thomas | May 16, 2021

A group of 15 GOP senators wrote a letter to major businesses and financial organizations telling them not to interact with Iranian businesses if the Biden Administration removes sanctions to bring to life the 2015 nuclear deal of Iran.

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'Grave mistake': Cotton leads 15 senators warning businesses not to engage with Iranian businesses if Biden removes sanctions

By Trina Thomas | May 16, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) lead a group of 15 GOP senators who wrote a letter to major businesses and financial organizations telling them not to interact with Iranian businesses if the Biden administration removes sanctions to bring to life the 2015 nuclear deal of Iran.

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Foster, Hill work together on bill to maintain the country's 'global leadership in financial technology, increase competitiveness'

By Trina Thomas | May 16, 2021

Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) and Rep. French Hill (R-AR) recently introduced bipartisan legislation called the Central Bank Digital Currency Study Act which would require the Federal Reserve to conduct a study on central bank digital currencies among other federal agencies.

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'Nord Stream 2 is a complicated issue': Pressure circles in on Biden to stop the Russia gas pipeline project

By Trina Thomas | May 2, 2021

As tensions heighten between the U.S. and Russia, President Joe Biden faces enormous pressure from the House of Representatives to implement U.S. sanction powers against the Russian natural gas pipeline project in Europe called Nord Stream 2.

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Cotton on Democrats' For the People Act: 'They are trying to lock in permanent and radical change'

By Trina Thomas | Mar 28, 2021

After the House of Representatives passed a Democratic bill that addresses voter access, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) vowed in a recent press conference to block the For The People Act.

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Hutchinson announces Ready for Life enterprise to build Arkansas workforce

By Trina Thomas | Jan 19, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R-Arkansas) recently said at a press conference that an enterprise that focuses on the improvement of skills and career change called Ready for Life will build up the state's workforce and offer better information on the talent pool.