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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

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.

By Natural State News | Feb 17, 2025

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Arkansas inflation rate lower than national average as of December 2024

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.

By Natural State News | Feb 5, 2025

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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.

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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).

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Arkansas receives 2 EDA grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023

By Natural State News | Dec 30, 2024

Arkansas received two grants totaling $260,000 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Arkansas receives 9 EDA grants totaling $1,914,800 for public works in 2023

By Natural State News | Dec 29, 2024

Arkansas received nine grants totaling $1,914,800 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Arkansas receives 1 EDA grant totaling $1,172,715 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023

By Natural State News | Dec 28, 2024

Arkansas received one grant totaling $1,172,715 for economic adjustment assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Arkansas receives 4 EDA grants totaling $6,433,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023

By Natural State News | Dec 27, 2024

Arkansas received four grants totaling $6,433,000 for regional innovation strategies in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Arkansas receives 3 EDA grants totaling $918,521 for planning in 2023

By Natural State News | Dec 26, 2024

Arkansas received three grants totaling $918,521 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Inflation in Arkansas outpaces national average as of November 2024

By Natural State News | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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EDA funds 19 projects to support economic development in Arkansas during 2023

By Natural State News | Nov 21, 2024

Arkansas ranked seventh in the US after receiving 19 EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Arkansas sees inflation increase as of October 2024

By Natural State News | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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VA provides 36% more home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q3

By Natural State News | Nov 15, 2024

There were 918 VA home purchases in Arkansas in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $255.4 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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FOIA Request Sent to Arkansas Division of Higher Education Regarding State University Employees' Salaries on November 14, 2024

By Natural State News | Nov 14, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Arkansas Division of Higher Education on November 14, 2024.

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Number of VA loans issued in Arkansas increased by 217% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Natural State News | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,252 home loans in Arkansas, totaling $344.9 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas in Q3 vs. Q2 2024

By Natural State News | Nov 9, 2024

The VA issued 92 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Arkansas during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to 166 loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Arkansas increases from 2022 to 2023

By Natural State News | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Arkansas in the fiscal year 2023 was $260,897, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Arkansas increases from Q2 to Q3

By Natural State News | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $278,225, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Arkansas increases in Q3

By Natural State News | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Arkansas during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $275,447, a 4% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Arkansas increases from Q2 to Q3

By Natural State News | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Arkansas during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $302,268, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.