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Arkansas small businesses back bill targeting lawsuit award limits

By Natural State News | Jan 30, 2025

Following the passage of House Bill 1204 by the Arkansas House, there is growing support from small business owners for the proposed legislation.

Arkansas opens applications for farm-to-school initiative

By Natural State News | Jan 28, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced that applications are now open for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute.

NFIB Arkansas prioritizes tort reform as top issue for small businesses

By Natural State News | Jan 13, 2025

State members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Arkansas have expressed strong support for tort reform ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

Small businesses face challenges with labor costs and recruitment

By Natural State News | Jan 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its December jobs report, indicating a slight decrease in the number of small business owners who reported unfilled job openings.

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2023: Arkansas ranks 14th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $10,699,036

By Natural State News | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Arkansas received $10,699,036 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 14th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

Arkansas sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Natural State News | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $122 million in property tax revenue for Arkansas, a 76.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Analysis: Arkansas one of 25 states banning boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Natural State News | Jan 6, 2025

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.

Lower individual income tax revenue in Arkansas during Q3 2024

By Natural State News | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $754 million in individual income tax revenue for Arkansas, an 18.6% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.