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News from March 2021

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Arkansas Senate advances bill to exempt unemployment benefits from income taxes

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 8, 2021

A state Senate bill seeking to exempt Arkansans from paying state income taxes on unemployment benefits recently passed the House and is closer to signed into law.

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Pine Bluff sees 31,100 nonfarm payroll employees in February

By Natural State News | Mar 6, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for February in Arkansas' Pine Bluff metropolitan statistical area was 31,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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March 5: Congressional Record publishes “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Mar 5, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” on March 5.

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Rutledge calls for rising energy cost investigation

By Karla Florez | Mar 5, 2021

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge sent in a letter to the Arkansas Public Service Commission, soliciting an investigation of rising gas and electric bills in the area amid severe winter weather conditions in the area.

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Hutchinson addresses record-breaking winter storm

By Karla Florez | Mar 5, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson addressed the conditions of the state in a weekly address, which was one of over a dozen to be severely impacted by this year’s snowstorms, suffering unusual cold temperatures and staggering energy demands all across.

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Arkansas Tech University campus ambassador gets Instagram, Facebook accounts

By Karla Florez | Mar 5, 2021

Arkansas Tech University made an Instagram and Facebook account for its campus ambassador, Jerry the Bulldog.

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Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway sees 350,400 nonfarm payroll employees in February

By Natural State News | Mar 5, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for February in Arkansas' Little Rock-North Little Rock-Conway metropolitan statistical area was 350,400, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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March 4: Congressional Record publishes “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Mar 4, 2021

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1119-S1120 on March 4

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Hutchinson set to sign voter ID law, may face legal challenges

By John Breslin | Mar 4, 2021

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson plans to sign a voter identification bill that will make it more difficult for citizens to have their provisional and absentee ballots counted.

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State proposes 'work incentive' for Arkansas Works program

By John Breslin | Mar 4, 2021

Arkansas is proposing a new "work incentive" health care program for those on low income in an effort to satisfy both federal guidelines and the courts.

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Sluggishness of benefits continues to frustrate Arkansas' unemployed

By Savannah Howe | Mar 4, 2021

The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic brings an extra layer of frustration for Arkansas residents who continue to feel pushed to the wayside by the state government.

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Jonesboro sees 59,100 nonfarm payroll employees in February

By Natural State News | Mar 4, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for February in Arkansas' Jonesboro metropolitan statistical area was 59,100, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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University of Arkansas announces spring commencement schedule

By Timothy Stuckey | Mar 4, 2021

The University of Arkansas has announced that in-person commencement ceremonies will take place later this year from May 6-8 in accordance with COVID-19 health and safety guidelines.

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Tooth Fairy Poll shows cash gifts at highest point in 23 years

By Christina Heath | Mar 4, 2021

An annual Original Tooth Fairy Poll shows that the average cash gift per tooth lost from the Tooth Fairy has reached a 23-year historical high with $4.70 per tooth.

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Hot Springs sees 37,600 nonfarm payroll employees in February

By Natural State News | Mar 3, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for February in Arkansas' Hot Springs metropolitan statistical area was 37,600, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Fort Smith sees 108,200 nonfarm payroll employees in February

By Natural State News | Mar 2, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for February in Arkansas' Fort Smith metropolitan statistical area was 108,200, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers sees 265,800 nonfarm payroll employees in February

By Natural State News | Mar 1, 2021

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for February in Arkansas' Fayetteville-Springdale-Rogers metropolitan statistical area was 265,800, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.