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Airport Gets $67M Renovation; Bill, Hillary Clinton to Attend Friday's Formal Dedication

by Jan Cottingham – 3 weeks ago
Airport Gets $67M Renovation; Bill, Hillary Clinton to Attend Friday's Formal Dedication
A new name isn't the only change happening at Little Rock's National Airport.

The former president and the former secretary of state are scheduled to attend Friday event marking the completion of a $67 million renovation and formally dedicating the Little Rock National Airport's new name.
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Construction Industry Labor Shortages Loom in Arkansas

1 month ago

Leaders in the Arkansas construction industry are expecting demand soon will begin to exceed supply in some important building trades. Those anticipated shortages start in the near future with electricians, plumbers and masons as the economy rebounds and construction demand picks up.
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US Economy Accelerates at 2.5 Percent Rate in 1Q

3 weeks ago

U.S. economic growth accelerated to an annual rate of 2.5 percent from January through March, buoyed by the strongest consumer spending in more than two years. Government spending fell, though, and tax increases and federal budget cuts could slow growth later this year.
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