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Arkansas experiences higher inflation rate than national average as of March 2024

By Natural State News | Apr 1, 2024

As of March 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20.4% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.4% increase.

Average VA home loan amount in Alabama for Q1 totals $257,091

By Natural State News | Mar 31, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Arkansas during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $257,091, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Arkansas collects $678 million in property tax revenue in Q4

By Natural State News | Mar 30, 2024

Arkansas collected $678 million in property taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Arkansas collects $98 million in license tax revenue in Q4

By Natural State News | Mar 30, 2024

Arkansas collected $98 million in license taxes during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Arkansas’ combined tax revenues down 1.7% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Natural State News | Mar 29, 2024

Arkansas collected $3.3 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Arkansas’ property tax revenues up 6.9% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Natural State News | Mar 28, 2024

Arkansas collected $678 million in property tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Arkansas’ sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 30.2% in Q4 compared to previous quarter

By Natural State News | Mar 27, 2024

Arkansas collected $1.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Arkansas’ sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 34% in Q4 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Natural State News | Mar 26, 2024

Arkansas collected $1.6 billion in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 195.9% more home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q4 2023

By Natural State News | Mar 23, 2024

There were 929 VA home purchases in Arkansas in the fourth quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2023, totaling $255.6 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 929 home purchase loans in Arkansas in Q4 2023

By Natural State News | Mar 22, 2024

There were 929 VA home purchase loans issued in Arkansas in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $255.6 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

March Madness: Arkansas represented by 9 basketball players in women’s NCAA tournament

By Natural State News | Mar 20, 2024

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

Arkansas has 6 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament

By Natural State News | Mar 19, 2024

West Memphis, Fayetteville, Little Rock, North Little Rock, Magnolia and Sherwood players represent Arkansas in the tournament.

2021: Arkansas ranks third lowest in the U.S. for average income

By Natural State News | Mar 16, 2024

Arkansas ranked third lowest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

Arkansas inflation exceeds national average as of February 2024

By Natural State News | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Arkansas experienced a 20% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

Which type of Arkansas companies were inspected the most by the FDA in February?

By Natural State News | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food/Cosmetics company from Arkansas in February.

AG Tim Griffin: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Natural State News | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Tim Griffin (R-Arkansas) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

VA provides 1,204 home loans in Arkansas totaling $324.3 million in Q4 2023

By Natural State News | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 1,204 home loans totaling $324.3 million in Arkansas during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Arkansas declines from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Natural State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Arkansas in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $275,147, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

VA home loan amount averages $269,376 in Arkansas for Q4 2023

By Natural State News | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Arkansas during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $269,376, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Average VA home loan amount in Arkansas falls in Q4 2023

By Natural State News | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Arkansas during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $269,376, a 2.5% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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