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Woodlawn School District to seek millage hike

The Woodlawn School District plans to ask for a millage increase next year. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the district will seek a 2-mill hike which is expected to generate $68,226 a year. The newspaper reported that the district wants to use the money to... Read More.
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Arkansas Residents Brace for Significant Utility Rate Hike

Summit Utilities’ residential customers in Arkansas are facing a potential monthly rate increase of more than $15. This comes after the company requested a $105 million increase, equating to nearly a 30% rise in residential rates. The utility has reached a settlement with the Arkansas Public... Read More.
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Governor proposed hike in education funding

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday recommended that lawmakers increase public school funding by $550 million over the next two years to raise teacher pay, as the Republican prepares to leave office in January. Hutchinson presented his budget recommendations to... Read More.
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Sheridan City Council votes to hike jail fees

The Sheridan City Council voted last week to increase the fees the Sheridan Detention Center charges for housing prisoners. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Grant County was excluded from the increase, Police Chief Jason Teague told the council that the city makes a significant amount... Read More.
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Quorum Court approves garbage fee hike

By Ray King A majority of the members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted in favor of increasing the fee county residents pay to have their garbage picked up. Meeting Monday night, the county’s legislative body approved by a vote of 10-2 a proposed ordinance... Read More.