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Low water exposes a sand bar along the Mississippi River near Grand Gulf, Mississippi in October 2022
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The Real Toll of Climate Change: Five Takeaways From 2022 (Hallie Shoffner Commentary)

Extreme weather is hurting Arkansas’ economy, particularly our agricultural industry. But it’s also taking a toll on our quality of life. read more >
Construction of a house in the Goose Creek subdivision, one of many residential projects going online in Farmington.
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Housing In Northwest Arkansas Presents ChallengeLock Icon

City planners in northwest Arkansas are trying to answer the same question: As the region continues to grow in population, how does a city plan its own growth and where can all the new family homes and other residential units go? read more >
Roger Norman is legislative auditor, the top manager of Arkansas Legislative Audit. He oversees a department of 266 employees who annually audit the state’s public entities.
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Legislative Audit: Don’t Fear the LedgerLock Icon

Public agency administrators probably look forward to a visit from state auditors as much as everyone else looks forward to a trip to the dentist. read more >
The city limits of Centerton, seen on the left as it appeared last June and on the right, the same general area as it looked in 2008.
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NWA Population Tide Pours Into Bedroom Communities

Towns off the beaten path add people and tax dollars with easier travel and housing. read more >
Jimmy Story (right) accepts a plaque recognizing his 20-year employment with the city of Farmington from Mayor Ernie Penn during an April 2015 city council meeting.
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Trust But Verify (Gwen Moritz Editor’s Note)

I’m weary of the trope about running government like a business, but both honest government and honest business require enough employees to segregate duties and create internal controls. read more >