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Legislature gives initial approval to state budget

Monday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave initial approval Monday to a $6 billion state budget for the coming year, moving closer toward wrapping up this year’s session. The majority-Republican House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed Revenue Stabilization law, which prioritizes... Read More.

Joint Budget Committee unanimously approves the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas

Tuesday, February 22 by Staff

Tuesday morning the Joint Budget Committee unanimously approved the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas, allowing Arkansan’s to place bets on smart phones beginning March 4, 2022. Pine Bluff’s Saracen Casino released a statement regarding the ruling saying, "We've been working on BetSaracen for a... Read More.

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Chief Franklin Sr. talks 2022 city budget

Thursday, February 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Last week, the Pine Bluff City Council unanimously approved the 2022 city budget. On Wednesday, interim Police Chief Lloyd Franklin Sr., was asked about that budget, particularly what it does for the department. Franklin was also asked if there is money in the budget to... Read More.

Pine Bluff City Council passes 2022 city budget; Efforts to remove Section 4 resolution fails

Thursday, January 27 by Staff

By Ray King Efforts to remove a section of a resolution authorizing the mayor or a designated representative to approve payments for invoices from funds appropriated by the city council failed to win approval during a special meeting of the council Thursday. The vote came before... Read More.

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$841,000 for UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources in governor’s proposed budget

Friday, January 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

During his balanced budget presentation to the state’s Joint Budget Committee on Jan. 11, Gov. Asa Hutchinson proposed $841,000 funding for the University of Arkansas at Monticello’s College of Forestry, Agriculture and Natural Resources. “We have $841,000 in the budget, which is a new item,... Read More.

White Hall School Board discusses 2022 budget; AMI days at Tuesday night meeting

Tuesday, January 11 by Staff

The White Hall School Board met Tuesday night to discuss several matters, to include budget issues. The District saw a $500,000 decline in their budget for the 2021/22 school year due to a drop in enrollment numbers, which cost the district $200,000. $350,000 in bonuses... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council continues work on 2022 city budget

Tuesday, January 11 by Staff

By Ray King As the Pine Bluff City Council continues to work on the 2022 city budget, members got together with the city’s financial consultants Tuesday afternoon for a discussion on a variety of topics. George Stepps and William Moss were hired after the city sent... Read More.

Governor proposes $6 billion budget

Tuesday, January 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a $6 billion budget for the coming fiscal year that includes increases for public schools. services for the developmentally disabled and higher starting salaries for state troopers. The Republican governor, who leaves office... Read More.

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Jefferson County ends 2021 budget with a surplus; Money set aside for reserve funds

Monday, January 10 by Staff

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court met remotely Monday because of the COVID-19 pandemic and good some good news from Treasurer Vonysha Goodwin. The county ended the year with an overall balance of more than $20 million, almost $4 million more the ending balance... Read More.

Lincoln County Quorum Court approves 2022 budget

Tuesday, December 28 by Ray King

At its final meeting of the year, the Lincoln County Quorum Court approved a more than $7 million budget for 2022. According to the Lincoln Ledger newspaper, the County General budget was set at just over $2.966 million while the County Road budget was fixed... Read More.

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Council member Ivan Whitfield calls for investigation into Parks and Recreation budget

Tuesday, December 21 by Staff

By Ray King Pine Bluff City Council member Ivan Whitfield has called for an investigation into the budget of the Parks and Recreation Department after airing a number of complaints during a special called meeting of the Public Works Committee which he chairs. Following the regular... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2022 budget

Monday, December 13 by Staff

By Ray King Despite objections from several members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court, a 2022 budget was approved by a majority vote Monday night. The meeting was chaired by Justice of the Peace Jimmy Fisher who was filling in for County Judge Gerald Robinson. The... Read More.

Stories tagged with: budget

Legislature gives initial approval to state budget

Joint Budget Committee unanimously approves the rules for mobile sports betting in Arkansas

Chief Franklin Sr. talks 2022 city budget

Pine Bluff City Council passes 2022 city budget; Efforts to remove Section 4 resolution fails

$841,000 for UAM College of Forestry, Agriculture, and Natural Resources in governor’s proposed budget

White Hall School Board discusses 2022 budget; AMI days at Tuesday night meeting

Pine Bluff City Council continues work on 2022 city budget

Governor proposes $6 billion budget

Jefferson County ends 2021 budget with a surplus; Money set aside for reserve funds

Lincoln County Quorum Court approves 2022 budget

Council member Ivan Whitfield calls for investigation into Parks and Recreation budget

Jefferson County Quorum Court approves 2022 budget

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