“An Italian ammunition manufacturer is expanding its presence in central Arkansas. Fiocchi of America announced Tuesday it’s investing $42 million in a new facility at the Port of Little Rock. It’s the second manufacturing facility for the company in the city,...

Arkansas ranked #41 among states struggling to fill open positions likely due to strong migration to the state. Alaska, Kentucky and Georgia ranked highest in filling vacancies. Source

A report by doxo.com ranked Arkansas 49th in cost of monthly household bills. Some parts of Arkansas are significantly above average, notably Fayetville, where costs are 8% higher than the state average. Source

Arkansas average gas prices hit new record of $4.48 per gallon. Source

Governor Hutchinson adds teacher salary increases as an item for upcoming special session. The special session is expected to be called in July or August and will include discussion of tax relief measures as Arkansas has a record $1.47 billion budget surplus for...

Arkansas is predicted to have a surplus of $1.47 billion by June 30th, the end of the fiscal year. Source