Arkansas average gas price hits a record $3.99 a gallon. Source
May 5, 2022
After the latest Arkansas revenue collection report was released showing a record $1.1 billion in tax collections, Governor Asa Hutchinson said “taxpayers need and deserve at least a portion of the surplus to be returned to them because the state should not be...
May 4, 2022
Arkansas economics professors weigh in on recession risk: “I don’t think it’s the kind of thing that should keep you up late at night,” said Michael Pakko, an economist with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. “I don’t think...
May 1, 2022
Wet weather is delaying crop plantings in Arkansas. Just 14% of rice acreage has been planted, compared to the 48% five-year average. Soybeans, corn, cotton and peanut plantings are also behind average planting schedules. Source
Apr 30, 2022
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has filed suit against Family Dollar for deceptive practices, negligence and conspiracy after 1,000 dead rodents were discovered in their West Memphis warehouse early this year. Source
Apr 22, 2022
W&W|AFCO Steel is planning to build an $18.7 million steel fabrication facility at the Port of Little Rock. Source
