State of Arkansas
Recent News About State of Arkansas
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Arkansas ranks sixth highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 23.7% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 23.7% of income in Arkansas—ranking it the sixth most dependent among U.S. states.
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Arkansas ranks 14th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,493 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Arkansas received an average of $12,493 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in the nation.
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Analysis: Arkansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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: Residents received $8.93 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
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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Arkansas: Medicare dependency reached 5.6% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.6% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $2,935 per capita to residents.
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Arkansas: Social Security made up 7.8% of total income in 2022
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
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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Analysis: Arkansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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2023: Arkansas ranks 14th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $10,699,036
In 2023, Arkansas received $10,699,036 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 14th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).
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Analysis: Arkansas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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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In Arkansas, 204 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Arkansas registered 204 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Arkansas receives 2 EDA grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023
Arkansas received two grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arkansas receives 9 EDA grants totaling $1,914,800 for public works in 2023
Arkansas received nine grants totaling $1,914,800 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arkansas receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,172,715 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023
Arkansas received one grant totaling $1,172,715 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arkansas receives 4 EDA grants totaling $6,433,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023
Arkansas received four grants totaling $6,433,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Arkansas receives 3 EDA grants totaling $918,521 for planning in 2023
Arkansas received three grants totaling $918,521 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Arkansas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports
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.
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Arkansas' license tax revenue up 1.5% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year
Arkansas collected $132 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.
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In Arkansas, 193 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Arkansas registered 193 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
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Arkansas' license tax revenue up 32% in Q2 compared to previous quarter
Arkansas collected $132 million in license taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.