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2 H-1B petitions filed by Accommodation and Food Services employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry in Arkansas in 2024

By Natural State News | Feb 17, 2025

Employers classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry based in Arkansas submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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

By Natural State News | Feb 6, 2025

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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Job openings remain high concern for small businesses according to NFIB report

By Natural State News | Feb 6, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January jobs report, revealing that 35% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, consistent with December's figures.

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Arkansas inflation rate lower than national average as of December 2024

By Natural State News | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.5% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Arkansas Division of Elections Regarding Spring Election Candidates Information on February 5, 2025

By Natural State News | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Arkansas Division of Elections Regarding Comprehensive Information on Spring Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Arkansas small businesses back bill targeting lawsuit award limits

By Natural State News | Jan 30, 2025

Following the passage of House Bill 1204 by the Arkansas House, there is growing support from small business owners for the proposed legislation.

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Arkansas opens applications for farm-to-school initiative

By Natural State News | Jan 28, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced that applications are now open for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute.

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NFIB Arkansas prioritizes tort reform as top issue for small businesses

By Natural State News | Jan 13, 2025

State members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Arkansas have expressed strong support for tort reform ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

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Small businesses face challenges with labor costs and recruitment

By Natural State News | Jan 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its December jobs report, indicating a slight decrease in the number of small business owners who reported unfilled job openings.

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2023: Arkansas ranks 14th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $10,699,036

By Natural State News | Jan 9, 2025

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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Arkansas sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Natural State News | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $122 million in property tax revenue for Arkansas, a 76.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: Arkansas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Natural State News | Jan 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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Lower individual income tax revenue in Arkansas during Q3 2024

By Natural State News | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $754 million in individual income tax revenue for Arkansas, an 18.6% decrease from 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, 204 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Natural State News | Jan 1, 2025

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

By Natural State News | Dec 30, 2024

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

By Natural State News | Dec 29, 2024

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

By Natural State News | Dec 28, 2024

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

By Natural State News | Dec 27, 2024

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

By Natural State News | Dec 26, 2024

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

By Natural State News | Dec 6, 2024

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.