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State Tax Revenue Falls 5.1% in April

Collections were above forecast by $173 million, or 26.8%. read more >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

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 >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Retail

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 >
Government & Politics

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 >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Retail

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 >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Real Estate

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 >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

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 >
Government & Politics / Health Care / Retail

Medical Marijuana Prices Decline in ArkansasLock Icon

As the medical cannabis industry matures in Arkansas, the price of medical marijuana has been coming down. read more >
Banking & Finance / Business Services / Government & Politics

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 >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

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 >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food

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 >
Government & Politics / Retail / Tourism

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 >
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders delivers her inaugural address on the steps of the Arkansas State Capitol on January 10, 2023
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

Sanders Signs $124M Tax Cut Into Law

The measure cuts the top individual income tax rate to 4.7% from 4.9%. read more >
Government & Politics / Restaurants & Food / Retail

State Tax Revenue Dips 1% in February

The figure was above forecast by $55 million, or 16%. read more >
Government & Politics / Retail / Tourism

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 >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Retail

State Tax Revenue Up 5.9% in December

All major collection categories were above forecast, the Department of Finance and Administration reported. read more >
Larry Walther, director of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics

Sanders to Reappoint Finance Secretary Larry Walther

Walther was first appointed to the role in January 2015 by Gov. Asa Hutchinson. read more >
Banking & Finance / Government & Politics / Retail

State Tax Revenue Up 10% in October

All major collection categories were above forecast, with sales tax collections remaining particularly strong. read more >