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Senators call for more use of VA home loan benefits in new legislation

Tuesday, August 1 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Ben Cardin (D-MD) introduced legislation to increase awareness and utilization of Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) home loan benefits. VA home loans offer lower down payments, interest rates and closing costs, likely saving veterans thousands of dollars... Read More.

7 sentenced to prison for claiming discrimination on farm benefits

Tuesday, June 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Seven defendants were sentenced to federal prison for their involvement in a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of Agriculture out of more than $11.5 million that was intended to benefit farmers who had been discriminated against. Chief United States District Judge... Read More.

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Tyson Foods announces new benefits for employees

Friday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Workers at Arkansas based Tyson Foods are going to be enjoying some new benefits. Rick Walker has this report..

Spokesman talks benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana

Wednesday, October 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

In three weeks, Arkansas voters will be asked to approve Amendment 4 to legalize the use of recreational marijuana state-wide. Eddie Armstrong, a spokesman for Responsible Growth Arkansas, the organization promoting the ballot initiative was asked recently how law enforcement agencies feel about the legislation. Appearing... Read More.

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SNAP benefits to increase more than 25 percent

Tuesday, August 24 by Ray King

A permanent increase has been announced for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) recipients beginning in October. According to information from the USDA, benefits will rise by more than 25 percent for all 42 million beneficiaries, raising the average monthly per-person benefit from $121 to $157. The... Read More.

Judge orders resumption of supplemental unemployment benefits

Thursday, July 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A judge has ordered Arkansas to resume its participation in supplemental federal unemployment assistance that the state cut off to thousands of workers. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Herbert Wright on Wednesday issued a preliminary injunction ordering the state to seek... Read More.

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State to end enhanced unemployment benefits

Sunday, May 9 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas is ending its participation in the federal unemployment program that gives workers an additional $300 a week, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday, citing a shortage of workers. The Republican governor directed the Division of Workforce Services to end the... Read More.

Tyson Foods Launches Pact® Brand Refrigerated Snack Bites with Functional Benefits

Thursday, September 19 by Greg

Springdale, Ark., September 18, 2019 - Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) today launched a new line of functional refrigerated protein snacks under its new brand, Pact®, created to help people harness the natural benefits of food. Developed by the company’s team of nutrition and culinary experts, Pact® Snack... Read More.

Stories tagged with: benefits

Senators call for more use of VA home loan benefits in new legislation

7 sentenced to prison for claiming discrimination on farm benefits

Tyson Foods announces new benefits for employees

Spokesman talks benefits of legalizing recreational marijuana

SNAP benefits to increase more than 25 percent

Judge orders resumption of supplemental unemployment benefits

State to end enhanced unemployment benefits

Tyson Foods Launches Pact® Brand Refrigerated Snack Bites with Functional Benefits

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