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In 2020, Arkansas collected $8.6 million in public utilities license, ranking it 23rd in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

115 people die in Arkansas from cancer in week ending May 8

There were 115 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending May 8, a 13.5 percent decrease from the previous week.

Arkansas collected 25.9% less in amusements sales tax in 2020

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Arkansas in 2020, $53.3 million came from amusements sales tax, a 25.9 percent decrease from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arkansas collected $228.5 million in tobacco products sales tax in 2020

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Arkansas in 2020, 2.2 percent, or $228.5 million, came from tobacco products sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arkansas House member: Medicaid proposal must 'achieve quality goals'

By Mary Lou Lang | Jun 29, 2021

Arkansas' Medicaid overhaul plan is being submitted once again to the Biden administration, and one state lawmaker said the focus is to achieve quality in health care for residents of the state.

Report: Arkansas' bank industry rebounds after state lifts COVID-19-related restrictions

By Karla Florez | Jun 29, 2021

A recent WalletHub report reveals that Arkansas is ranked among the states with the lowest remaining COVID-19-related restrictions and most-effective vaccine distribution figures. The data indicates that the U.S. has progressed with vaccine distributions and has seen an increasing amount of business re-openings.

'Why would you leave that door open?' Beck supports election law aimed at monetary influence

By Valerie Bonk | Jun 29, 2021

Rep. Rick Beck says he support the election law aimed at monetary influence passed this spring in Arkansas and that he's hopeful that it prevents outside influences in local elections.

Arkansas collected $53.3 million in amusements sales tax in 2020

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Arkansas in 2020, 0.5 percent, or $53.3 million, came from amusements sales tax, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

46 people die in Arkansas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending May 8

There were 46 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending May 8, a 12.2 percent increase over the previous week.

36 people die in Arkansas from cerebrovascular disease in week ending May 8

There were 36 deaths with cerebrovascular disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending May 8, a 9.1 percent increase over the previous week.

Arkansas collected 6.1% more in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2020

Of the $10.3 billion in taxes collected by Arkansas in 2020, $24.1 million came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, a 6.1 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Arkansas ranks 29th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle operators license paid in 2020

In 2020, Arkansas collected $24.1 million in motor vehicle operators license, ranking it 29th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Total non-farm payroll employees in Arkansas increases by 0.3% in February

Arkansas reported the number of employees on non-farm payrolls for the month of February was 1,249,300, a 0.3 percent increase over the previous month, according to a U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics report.

Arkansas ranks 37th in the U.S. for the most motor vehicle license paid in 2020

In 2020, Arkansas collected $170.6 million in motor vehicle license, ranking it 37th in the United States, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

32 people die in Arkansas from diabetes mellitus in week ending May 8

There were 32 deaths with diabetes mellitus listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending May 8, a 52.4 percent increase over the previous week.

Arkansas collected 6.8% less in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2020