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There were 155 deaths from diseases of the heart reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 24, making up 24.4% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Campaign spending: Top Q1 political donation recipients in Arkansas

These Arkansas political organizations received the most money from campaign donations in the first quarter of 2023, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Arkansas declines from Q1 to Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $264,891, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA Purchase Loans in Arkansas average $264,891 for Q2

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $264,891, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Tax revenue analysis: Arkansas collects $1.6 billion million in sales and gross receipt in Q1

Arkansas collected $1.6 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

115 people die from cancer in Arkansas during week ending June 24

By Natural State News | Jun 29, 2023

There were 115 deaths from cancer reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 24, making up 18.1% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Boozman, Cotton, Hagerty Reintroduce Bill to Require Congressional Vote on Iran Sanctions Relief

By Natural State News Report | Jun 29, 2023

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN) and 23 of their colleagues in reintroducing the Iran Sanctions Relief Review Act (ISRRA).

Griffin Op-ed Published in National Review

By Natural State News Report | Jun 28, 2023

‘Gender Activists Won’t Stop Arkansas from Protecting Kids

Proclamation to Declare a State of Emergency in Arkansas in Response to the June 25, 2023, Storms

By Natural State News Report | Jun 28, 2023

WHEREAS: Severe thunderstorms and high winds struck Arkansas and continue to cause dangers, hardships, and suffering throughout the state, which in turn, warrants this executive action;

155 people die in Arkansas from heart disease in week ending June 24

There were 155 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending June 24, a 1.3% increase over the previous week.

115 people die in Arkansas from cancer in week ending June 24

There were 115 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending June 24, a 0.9% decrease from the previous week.

32 people die from chronic lower respiratory diseases in Arkansas during week ending June 24

There were 32 deaths from chronic lower respiratory diseases reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 24, making up five% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

38 people die from cerebrovascular diseases in Arkansas during week ending June 24

There were 38 deaths from cerebrovascular diseases reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 24, making up six% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Arkansas during week ending June 10?

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 169 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending June 10.

Boozman, Cotton Announce DOT Funding for Infrastructure Projects in Russellville and Bryant

By Natural State News Report | Jun 28, 2023

Funds Will Support a 13.8-mile Expansion of Russellville’s Connected Trail System and Old Stagecoach Road Complete Streets Connector

32 people die in Arkansas from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending June 24

There were 32 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Arkansas during the week ending June 24, a 8.6% decrease from the previous week.

25 people die from Alzheimer's disease in Arkansas during week ending June 24

There were 25 deaths from Alzheimer's disease reported in Arkansas in the week ending June 24, making up 3.9% of total deaths by all causes in Arkansas.

Griffin Appoints U.s. Army Jag Officer and Former U.s. Attorney Kees to Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission

By Natural State News Report | Jun 27, 2023

Griffin: ‘DAK Kees brings an extraordinary record of service and impressive credentials to the Arkansas Judicial Discipline and Disability Commission

Death expectancy exceeds death count in Arkansas during week ending June 10

Arkansas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending June 10, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

31 people die from diabetes mellitus in Arkansas during week ending June 24