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The increase would also fund a $10 million boardwalk along the north shore of Lake Conway. read more >

Many Arkansas cities are building sports complexes as recreation and economic development hubs. The idea is to maximize revenue from tournaments and daily user fees, and to capitalize on growing sports tourism. read more >

Sales tax collections in most major sectors showed high growth year-over-year, reflecting continued economic expansion. read more >

All major collection categories were above forecast, with sales tax growth remaining high. read more >

The forecast for the fiscal year was revised to reflect an expected year-end surplus of $1.47 billion. read more >

If voters know exactly what a sales tax is for — a new jail or community center or fire station, an economic development incentive for a new factory, a local road project — the likelihood local voters will support the local tax is greatly increased. read more >

The thing about applying sales taxes to Internet sales is that it is impossible to argue that the current system is fair. read more >

There is another side to the story of implementing online sales tax collections: the drawbacks and impact on online retailers of collecting sales tax for all 50 states. read more >