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1 H-1B petition filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry in Arkansas in 2024

By Natural State News | Mar 31, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Arkansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-1B petitions made by Arkansas employers were approved during 2024?

By Natural State News | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 98.6% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Arkansas were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $484 million for tonight's drawing

By Natural State News | Mar 26, 2025

The Powerball jackpot has increased to $484 million for tonight's drawing.

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Arkansas’ Transfer Dependency in 2022 vs 1970: Shocking analysis

By Natural State News | Mar 25, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.7% of income in Arkansas, a 12.3% rise from 11.4% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Mega Millions introduces bigger prizes and better odds for Arkansas players

By Natural State News | Mar 25, 2025

Lottery players in Arkansas will soon experience a revamped version of Mega Millions, following the final drawing of the current game on Friday, April 4.

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Arkansas sees 105 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024

By Natural State News | Mar 24, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Arkansas submitted 105 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Powerball jackpot reaches $444 million ahead of Saturday draw

By Natural State News | Mar 21, 2025

The Powerball jackpot for the upcoming Saturday night draw has reached $444 million, offering a significant prize for one fortunate lottery player.

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Nevada County woman wins big with quick pick ticket

By Natural State News | Mar 20, 2025

One Nevada County resident experienced an unexpected windfall after deviating from her usual lottery habits. P. Welch secured a $75,000 prize in the March 13 Natural State Jackpot (NSJ) drawing, claiming her winnings at the Arkansas Scholarship...

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Perry County man wins big with lucky nickel routine

By Natural State News | Mar 19, 2025

One Arkansan has claimed a significant lottery prize following his regular lottery-playing routine.

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14 basketball players from Arkansas to play in NCAA women’s tournament

By Natural State News | Mar 19, 2025

North Little Rock, Conway and Little Rock players represent Arkansas in the tournament.

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Arkansas sees 1 H-1B petition from employers classified under the Utilities industry during 2024

By Natural State News | Mar 17, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition were filed by an employer classified under the Utilities industry located in Arkansas, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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March Madness: Arkansas represented by 24 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Natural State News | Mar 17, 2025

Fayetteville has the most players of any city representing Arkansas in the tournament.

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Arkansas residents win big in latest LOTTO drawing

By Natural State News | Mar 17, 2025

Several Arkansas residents won significant prizes in the recent LOTTO drawing held on Saturday night.

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State ag leaders to discuss key issues at Western conference

By Natural State News | Mar 15, 2025

The third annual Western Water, Agricultural, and Environmental Law Conference will take place on June 19-20 in Reno, Nevada.

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Mississippi County woman wins big on instant game; NSJ winners remain unclaimed

By Natural State News | Mar 14, 2025

Mid-March proved to be a fortunate period for three lottery players in Arkansas.

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Unclaimed Powerball ticket worth $50K sold in Lexa

By Natural State News | Mar 13, 2025

Arkansas lottery players celebrated significant wins following the latest drawings.

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Arkansas ranks sixth highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 23.7% in 2022

By Natural State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 23.7% of income in Arkansas—ranking it the sixth most dependent among U.S. states.

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Arkansas ranks 14th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,493 in 2022

By Natural State News | Mar 12, 2025

In 2022, residents of Arkansas received an average of $12,493 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th highest in the nation.

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Arkansas selects Kiewit as contractor for I-55 bridge replacement

By Natural State News | Mar 12, 2025

Kiewit Infrastructure South Co. has been appointed as the Construction Manager-General Contractor (CM-GC) for the Interstate 55 (I-55) Bridge replacement project over the Mississippi River, according to an announcement made on March 13, 2025.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Arkansas employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry during 2024?

By Natural State News | Mar 10, 2025

Employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry based in Arkansas submitted three H-1B petitions during 2024.