Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate fell to 3.9% in August 2026, marking its 4th consecutive monthly decline as employment and the civilian labor force remained at record highs.
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Arkansas Joins National Compact to Boost Entrepreneurship and Small Business Growth
Arkansas is joining a nationwide compact aimed at expanding entrepreneurship, supporting startup businesses and reducing barriers for Americans who want to launch their own companies.
Historic Day for Batesville: Arkansas-Born Slim Chickens Opens Monday at 10 A.M., Bringing One of the State’s Greatest Success Stories to Arkansas’ Oldest City
One of Arkansas' most recognizable homegrown brands is coming home, and Batesville residents have the opportunity to be part of a day that will become a lasting chapter in the city's history.
Arkansas Unemployment Rate Falls to 4.1% in June as Employment Reaches Record High
Arkansas' unemployment rate declined in June while the state's workforce and employment levels reached new record highs, according to the latest month…
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…
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 thro…
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 att…
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 Stabil…
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.
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 b…
