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US economy grew more than expected as Trump’s tariffs took hold

Wednesday, July 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. economy expanded more than expected as President Donald Trump’s tariffs took hold over recent months, federal government data on Wednesday showed.U.S. gross domestic product, or GDP, increased at a 3% annualized rate over three months ending in June. The figure... Read More.

Debate Showdown: Congressman Bruce Westerman and Democratic Challenger Risie Howard Clash on Economy and Middle East Policy

Friday, October 11 by Alex Bivens

Republican Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman of Hot Springs faced off with his Democratic Party Challenger Risie Howard of Pine Bluff Thursday for their only debate which was broadcast statewide on the Arkansas Educational Television Network. One of the questions dealt with the current state... Read More.

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Congressman Bruce Westerman discusses Southeast Arkansas economy

Thursday, September 5 by Alex Bivens

While the population and economic success of Northwest Arkansas is seeing continued growth, and moderate population and economic growth is taking place in Central Arkansas, the population in Southeast Arkansas continues to decline, and the economy in the region is declining as well. Fourth District... Read More.

New state laws affect jobs and economy, health care, law enforcement and corrections

Friday, December 29 by Ray King

A handful of laws passed by lawmakers in 2023 will go into effect on Monday. These new laws include changes to health care, education, labor and taxes. These laws were passed in the regular legislative session and a special session in September. New laws concerning... Read More.

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Watley predicts King Cotton to generate $250,000 for local economy

Wednesday, December 27 by Ray King

The King Cotton Holiday Classic which began Wednesday at the Pine Bluff Convention Center is expected to generate more than $250,000 for the local economy. That’s according to Ryan Watley, CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff which brought the tournament back in 2018 after it... Read More.

Lincoln County Judge Earnest talks county economy and need for new businesses in area

Thursday, June 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

Wednesday, Lincoln County Judge Buddy Lynn Earnest joined the Oldies 1013 morning show with host Greg Horne who talked about a recent opportunity that involved a medical marijuana farm joining the county and possibly helping to increase revenue and the county economy. Since then, Earnest... Read More.

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Lincoln County Judge discussed economy in county

Tuesday, March 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Ray King Lincoln County Judge Buddy Earnest on Tuesday described the economy of his county as “not too bad.” Earnest went on to tell Deltaplex News about some of the contributors to that economy and tax base. He said the county has had difficulty keeping employees... Read More.

Governor talks economy, COVID-19 at El Dorado

Monday, May 11 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson took to the road for the second time in a week Monday to conduct his daily COVID-19 press briefing, this time from El Dorado. State Representative Matthew Shephard, who was elected Speaker of the House recently and is from... Read More.

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Report: COVID-19’s impact on Arkansas economy includes ag labor, supply chain disruptions

Tuesday, April 7 by Greg

Arkansas agriculture and the state’s rural areas may face the potential for significant disruption in supply chain, labor and government services due to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-sector economic impact released by the University of Arkansas System Division of... Read More.

Program Designed to Diversify Delta Economy Shuts Down

Wednesday, August 1 by Greg

DUMAS, Ark. - A facility, once a catalyst for change in Dumas, is now closed. Onie Norman comes to the Delta Technology Education Center for research, to sharpen her skills and volunteer. But Tuesday is her last day to take advantage of some of these assets. "After... Read More.

Stories tagged with: economy

US economy grew more than expected as Trump’s tariffs took hold

Debate Showdown: Congressman Bruce Westerman and Democratic Challenger Risie Howard Clash on Economy and Middle East Policy

Congressman Bruce Westerman discusses Southeast Arkansas economy

New state laws affect jobs and economy, health care, law enforcement and corrections

Watley predicts King Cotton to generate $250,000 for local economy

Lincoln County Judge Earnest talks county economy and need for new businesses in area

Lincoln County Judge discussed economy in county

Governor talks economy, COVID-19 at El Dorado

Report: COVID-19’s impact on Arkansas economy includes ag labor, supply chain disruptions

Program Designed to Diversify Delta Economy Shuts Down

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