Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined in June while the state’s workforce and employment levels reached new record highs, according to the latest monthly employment report released Tuesday by the Arkansas Department of Commerce in conjunction with…
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Arkansas Sets Tourism Record with 54.3 Million Visitors and $10.2 Billion in Spending in 2025
Arkansas welcomed 54.3 million visitors in 2025, setting a new all-time tourism record and generating $10.2 billion in visitor spending, according to the state’s 2025 Economic Impact Report released Thursday by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders.…
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Trade Mission to U.K., Belgium and Ireland
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday she will lead an overseas trade mission to the United Kingdom, Belgium and Ireland from July 19 through July 24, highlighting Arkansas’ growing aerospace and defense industry while pursuing…
Arkansas Opportunity Zone Nominations Open Through July 31 for New Investment Areas
Arkansas communities have until July 31 to nominate eligible census tracts for designation as new federal Opportunity Zones, a program designed to attract private investment into economically distressed areas through federal tax incentives. The Arkansas…
Arkansas Ends Fiscal Year 2026 with $655 Million Budget Surplus and Record General Revenue
Arkansas closed Fiscal Year 2026 on a strong financial note, ending the year with a $655 million budget surplus while fully funding the Revenue Stabilization Act, according to the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration’s…
Arkansas Hospitals Generate $19.7 Billion in Economic Output, New Report Shows
Arkansas hospitals continue to be a major economic engine across the state, generating an estimated $19.73 billion in annual economic output while serving as essential healthcare providers for communities large and small. According to the…
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Falls To 4.2% As State Employment Reaches Record High In May 2026
Arkansas’ unemployment rate declined in May 2026 as the state’s workforce and employment levels reached new record highs, according to data released by the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The…
Aromatique Announces Major Partnership Bringing 100 Jobs to Heber Springs Arkansas
Aromatique has announced a long-term partnership with Fleming International, LTD. that is expected to significantly expand manufacturing operations in Heber Springs and create approximately 100 new jobs. The announcement was made during a ribbon cutting…
First Community Bank Welcomes Tammy Hurley to Marketing Team in Batesville
First Community Bank has announced that Tammy Hurley has joined the bank’s marketing team as a business development officer, bringing decades of relationship-building experience and strong ties to the local community. Hurley recently retired after…
Senator John Boozman Receives 2025 Champion of the Industry Award from Equipment Manufacturers
Senator John Boozman has been awarded the prestigious 2025 Champion of the Industry Award by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), recognizing his bipartisan leadership and support of America’s equipment manufacturing sector. The award was…
