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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.

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.

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.

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.