Update: Arkansas Municipal League Director Don Zimmerman Dies
Longtime Arkansas Municipal League Executive Director Don Zimmerman has died at age 75. His funeral is Friday. read more >
Longtime Arkansas Municipal League Executive Director Don Zimmerman has died at age 75. His funeral is Friday. read more >
It may be futile, but several Arkansas cities are urging Gov. Asa Hutchinson to hold a special session to pass legislation to force out-of-state online retailers to start collecting sales taxes. read more >
Arkansas will soon begin taking applications from those who hope to grow and dispense medical marijuana. read more >
If Arkansas voters approve an amendment to the state Constitution in November, supporters say it will help bring more companies and jobs to the state. Opponents say it’s corporate welfare. read more >
A Pulaski County Circuit Court judge’s ruling last month that ordered the cities of Little Rock and North Little Rock to stop paying chambers of commerce and related entities for economic development programs sent shock waves through chamber offices across the state. read more >
Since 2000, a number of Arkansas cities have built their own water parks, which typically feature water play areas and slides connected to swimming pools. read more >
In less than 10 years, seven firefighter pension plans across Arkansas are projected to be insolvent, possibly leaving taxpayers on the hook to pay millions of dollars to fund the generous benefits promised to firefighters years ago. read more >
Our cities, towns and communities represent the many patches on that quilt, stitched together through pride, unity of purpose and determination. Our cities and towns are determined to make better lives for their residents. They’ve done so through innovation, dedication and plain ol’ tenacity. Arkansas Business Publishing Group is proud to recognize these efforts with the inaugural City of Distinction awards program. read more >
