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

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.

By Natural State News | Mar 24, 2025

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Powerball jackpot reaches $444 million ahead of Saturday draw

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

By Natural State News | Mar 21, 2025

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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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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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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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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.

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Dermott resident wins big with Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

By Natural State News | Mar 10, 2025

Three instant tickets turned out to be a fortunate purchase for an Arkansas lottery player last week.

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Lafayette County woman wins $50k lottery prize with unexpected purchase

By Natural State News | Mar 4, 2025

A woman from Lafayette County, Arkansas, has claimed a $50,000 prize from the $50,000 Frenzy instant lottery game. D. Bobbitt won the prize after purchasing the ticket at M & M Quik Stop #1 in Stamps following her work shift.

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Arkansas: Residents received $8.93 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Natural State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 5.6% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $2,932 per capita to residents.

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Employers classified under the Public Administration industry file 15 H-1B petitions in Arkansas throughout 2024

By Natural State News | Mar 3, 2025

In 2024, 15 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Public Administration 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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Arkansas Scholarship Lottery marks March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month

By Natural State News | Mar 3, 2025

The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL), in partnership with the National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG), has designated March as Problem Gambling Awareness Month.

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Arkansas: Medicare dependency reached 5.6% in 2022

By Natural State News | Mar 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.6% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $2,935 per capita to residents.

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Highway closure planned in Johnson County for drainage work

By Natural State News | Mar 2, 2025

Highway 164 in Johnson County is set to close for a drainage structure replacement, according to the Arkansas Department of Transportation.

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Arkansas: Social Security made up 7.8% of total income in 2022

By Natural State News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.8% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $4,091 per capita to residents.