The average VA interest rate reduction refinance loan (IRRRL) amount in Arkansas during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $298,034, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted five inspections at five Food and Cosmetics companies from Arkansas in the first quarter of 2024.
America First Legal (AFL) has sent a letter to each senior election official of all 50 states, including to Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, to advise on two federal laws that allow states to request and obtain accurate information on an individual’s citizenship status and their ability to vote.
In 2022, Arkansas had received $1.3 million in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Arkansas is among 26 states that have resigned from or are not members of a national voter data group accused of partisanship in its work to expand voter rolls and lacking in transparency, an analysis by the Natural State News found.
The earnings on investments for Arkansas public pensions went up from $284,593 in 2021 to $404,939 in 2022, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project, said protecting girls’ sports is widely supported by American voters, and Arkansas legislators can continue to support legislation to do so without concern for public approval.
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.
In 2022, Arkansas had $35.1 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.
As of May 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.