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Arkansas: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.3% of income in 2022

By Natural State News | Feb 28, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Arkansas, providing an average of $1,199 per capita to residents.

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Fayetteville man wins big with $180K Natural State Jackpot victory

By Natural State News | Feb 28, 2025

A Fayetteville resident, Rene L., has won the $180,000 Natural State Jackpot (NSJ) in the drawing held on February 25.

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Natural State Jackpot sees major win; Hope man claims big prize

By Natural State News | Feb 26, 2025

Between draw games and scratch-off tickets, Arkansas lottery players experienced significant wins this week.

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Russellville couple wins $50K from Valentine's Day lottery gift

By Natural State News | Feb 25, 2025

A Russellville couple, David and Gail A., experienced an unexpected windfall when they won $50,000 from a scratch-off lottery ticket.

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Arkansas sees 227 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Educational Services industry during 2024

By Natural State News | Feb 24, 2025

In 2024, 227 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Educational Services 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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Batesville woman wins big with Arkansas Scholarship Lottery

By Natural State News | Feb 24, 2025

A Batesville resident, Janice M., recently won a $50,000 prize from the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery.

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Arkansas Farm to School Institute opens applications for 2025-2026

By Natural State News | Feb 24, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced that applications are open for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute.

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Interstate ramp closure planned in Saline County for highway expansion

By Natural State News | Feb 24, 2025

Construction work to expand Interstate 30 in Saline County, Arkansas, will lead to the temporary closure of a ramp at the Highway 70 interchange.

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Arkansas halts electric vehicle infrastructure plans following federal guideline changes

By Natural State News | Feb 18, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced the suspension of its Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Arkansas Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Deployment (EVID) Program.

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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

By Natural State News | Feb 17, 2025

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.

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Analysis: Arkansas among 25 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports

By Natural State News | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Natural State News shows that Arkansas is one of 25 states that ban boys from playing in girls’ high school sports.

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Job openings remain high concern for small businesses according to NFIB report

By Natural State News | Feb 6, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its January jobs report, revealing that 35% of small business owners reported unfilled job openings, consistent with December's figures.

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Arkansas inflation rate lower than national average as of December 2024

By Natural State News | Feb 5, 2025

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.

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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Arkansas small businesses back bill targeting lawsuit award limits

By Natural State News | Jan 30, 2025

Following the passage of House Bill 1204 by the Arkansas House, there is growing support from small business owners for the proposed legislation.

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Arkansas opens applications for farm-to-school initiative

By Natural State News | Jan 28, 2025

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has announced that applications are now open for the Arkansas Farm to School Institute.

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NFIB Arkansas prioritizes tort reform as top issue for small businesses

By Natural State News | Jan 13, 2025

State members of the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Arkansas have expressed strong support for tort reform ahead of the 2025 legislative session.

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Small businesses face challenges with labor costs and recruitment

By Natural State News | Jan 10, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) released its December jobs report, indicating a slight decrease in the number of small business owners who reported unfilled job openings.

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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 sees less property tax revenue in Q3 2024

By Natural State News | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $122 million in property tax revenue for Arkansas, a 76.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.