Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
State Tax Revenue Falls 5.1% in April
Collections were above forecast by $173 million, or 26.8%. read more >
State Tax Revenue Dips 2.6% in December
For sales tax collections, major reporting sectors showed mostly higher growth over the previous year. read more >
State Tax Revenue Flat in November
Net available general revenue was $473.4 million, up $1.3 million, or 0.3%, from a year ago. read more >
Christy Bjornson Named Director of Alcoholic Beverage Control Division
She follows Doralee Chandler, who stepped down in January to join Attorney General Tim Griffin’s legal staff. read more >
State Tax Revenue Falls 7.9% in September, but Still Above Forecast
The state had a surplus of $108 million through the first quarter of fiscal 2024. read more >
Unprecedented Growth: Arkansas Property Values Skyrocket in 2023 Reappraisal
Montgomery, Crawford and Washington counties led the way with annualized increases averaging more than 12.8%. read more >
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State Tax Revenue Falls 4.5% in August
Collections came in above forecast by $17.3 million, or 3.5% higher than projected. read more >
Medical Marijuana Prices Decline in Arkansas
As the medical cannabis industry matures in Arkansas, the price of medical marijuana has been coming down. read more >
Plaintiffs in Medical Marijuana Lawsuit Include Big Names in Business
The lawsuit that led Pulaski County Circuit Judge Morgan “Chip” Welch to strike down 27 state laws on medical marijuana was filed by Good Day Farm Arkansas LLC. read more >
FNBC Hires Cathryn Hays as Internal Auditor (Movers & Shakers)
Hays will work with department leaders to manage the bank’s risk profiles. read more >
Governor Appoints Larry Walther as State Treasurer
Walther began his career in government in 2003 when Sanders' father, former Gov. Mike Huckabee, appointed him to lead the Arkansas Economic Development Commission. read more >
State Tax Revenue Rises 2% in July
Sales tax collection growth was broad-based but notably higher than year-ago levels in retail, motor vehicles and restaurant sales. read more >
State Ends Fiscal 2023 With $1.2B Surplus
The fiscal year ended above forecast in all major categories of collections and above fiscal 2022 levels in sales tax collections. read more >
State Tax Revenue Falls 23% in April, but Still Above Forecast
With two months remaining in the state's fiscal year, the state surplus is $430.2 million. read more >
Sanders Signs $124M Tax Cut Into Law
The measure cuts the top individual income tax rate to 4.7% from 4.9%. read more >
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State Tax Revenue Dips 1% in February
The figure was above forecast by $55 million, or 16%. read more >
State Tax Revenue Up 1.9% in January
Sales tax collections in most major sectors showed high growth year-over-year, reflecting continued economic expansion. read more >
State Tax Revenue Up 5.9% in December
All major collection categories were above forecast, the Department of Finance and Administration reported. read more >
Sanders to Reappoint Finance Secretary Larry Walther
Walther was first appointed to the role in January 2015 by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. read more >
State Tax Revenue Up 10% in October
All major collection categories were above forecast, with sales tax collections remaining particularly strong. read more >