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Total OASDI beneficiaries in Arkansas increases in 2021

By Natural State News | May 5, 2023

There were 709,191 total OASDI beneficiaries in Arkansas in 2021.

Boozman Leads Effort to Lower Tax Burden for Public Service Nurses

By Natural State News Report | May 5, 2023

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) joined Senators Jeff Merkley (R-OR), Patty Murray (D-WA) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) to introduce the bipartisan Nurse Corps Tax Parity Act, legislation to ensure nurses in the federal Nurse Corps do not need to pay federal income tax on their student loan forgiveness and scholarships.

51.2% decrease in number of VA loans issued across Arkansas from Q1 2022 to Q1 2023

By Natural State News | May 5, 2023

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 1,199 home loans totaling $305.1 million in Arkansas during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Arkansas among 26 states that allow concealed carry without a permit, new study finds

By Natural State News Report | May 4, 2023

Arkansas is among the 26 states that allow residents to carry concealed weapons without a permit, a new tally of weapons permit laws by the U.S. Concealed Carry Association (USCCA) concludes.

Boozman, Cardin, Capito Introduce Tax Measure to Help Finance Safety Improvements at Not-for-Profit Student Housing

By Natural State News Report | May 4, 2023

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Ben Cardin (D-MD), Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Tom Carper (D-DE) and Roger Wicker (R-MS) introduced legislation to help modernize and increase safety at nonprofit housing amenities in areas with higher education institutions.

Boozman, Cotton and Blackburn Lead GOP Effort To Protect Supreme Court Justices From Intimidation

By Natural State News Report | May 3, 2023

U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) joined Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) in leading a group of Republican senators to introduce the Protecting Our Supreme Court Justices Act.

Total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Arkansas increases in 2021

By Natural State News | May 3, 2023

There were 468,117 total OASDI retired beneficiaries in Arkansas in 2021.

End of life: Arkansas deaths during week ending April 15 did not exceed death expectancy

By Natural State News | May 2, 2023

Arkansas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Boozman Joins Bipartisan Bill to Improve Public Outdoor Recreation Sites Through Fee Reinvestment

By Natural State News Report | May 2, 2023

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is backing a push to improve outdoor recreation facilities in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)-managed areas, provide new opportunities for public-private investments and give local districts more flexibility to reinvest their resources.

Arkansas ranks 31st in total retired beneficiaries in 2021

By Natural State News | May 1, 2023

There were 468,117 OASDI retired beneficiaries in Arkansas in 2021, ranking it 31st in the United States, according to the official Social Security Administration website.

Arkansas ranked 24th in total OASDI disabled workers in 2021

By Natural State News | May 1, 2023

There were 125,981 total OASDI disabled workers Arkansas in 2021, ranking it 24th in the United States.

Boozman Shares Service Memories of Lavaca Veteran

By Natural State News Report | May 1, 2023

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) recognized the service and sacrifice of Patrick Grout in ‘Salute to Veterans,’ a series recognizing the military service of Arkansans.

Arkansas deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 15

By Natural State News | Apr 30, 2023

Arkansas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 15, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Analysis: Arkansas among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Natural State News reports | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Natural State News shows that Arkansas is one of 11 states that has such a program.

How many 85 and older-year-olds died in Arkansas during week ending April 15?

By Natural State News | Apr 26, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 177 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 15.

CDC estimates 184 people in 75-84 age group in Arkansas died during week ending April 15

By Natural State News | Apr 25, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 184 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 15.

Arkansas deaths did not exceed death expectancy during week ending April 8

By Natural State News | Apr 25, 2023

Arkansas's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

139 people in 65-74 age group in Arkansas are estimated to have died during week ending April 15

By Natural State News | Apr 24, 2023

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 139 people in the 65-74 age group died during the week ending April 15.

Arkansas deaths did not exceed upper threshold of death expectancy during week ending April 8

By Natural State News | Apr 23, 2023

Arkansas' death count did not exceed the upper threshold of death expectancy during the week ending April 8, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

CDC estimates 120 people in 45-64 age group in Arkansas died during week ending April 15