Natural State News

Hutchinson says he's considering income tax cuts

By Zachary Richter | Dec 1, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he plans to call the Arkansas General Assembly for a special session Dec. 6 to discuss income tax cuts.

Arkansas economist expects recovery pace to slow in coming months

By Zachary Richter | Nov 25, 2021

Arkansas Economic Development Institute forecaster is overall pleased with the state's performance but predicts consumer spending to slow in 2022.

Economic recovery showing positive signs in Arkansas, 'wages are increasing,' Hutchinson tweets

By Zachary Richter | Sep 17, 2021

As per the latest reports, things are looking up for Arkansas, and economic recovery is on its way, with employment rates in manufacturing rising steadily.

Americans ‘left behind’ in Afghanistan after U.S. withdrawal ‘unacceptable,’ Hill declares

By Zachary Richter | Sep 5, 2021

After the last of the U.S. troops left Afghanistan before their withdrawal deadline, between 100 and 200 Americans who wanted to leave still remain on the grounds trapped with complete uncertainty.

Cotton: Biden's Afghanistan deadline 'leaves Americans in harm's way'

By Zachary Richter | Sep 3, 2021

President Joe Biden declared that the US is going to complete its evacuation process by August 31 as they don't plan to keep the troops back in Afghanistan post that date.