Governor to sign property tax credit increase

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers sent Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders legislation that would raise the property tax credit that thousands of homeowners receive for their primary residence. Sanders’ office said the Republican governor planned to sign into law the legislation, which will raise... Read More.

Influenza deaths increase in Arkansas

The latest report from the state Health Department shows that influenza deaths have increased in Arkansas. According to the report, 15 additional deaths were reported since the last report, and brings the state total to 101. Of those, 77 percent had not been vaccinated. One... Read More.
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East End voters approve increase for fire department

Voters in the East End community have approved a tax increase that will be used to increase funding fo the volunteer fire department. A similar tax increase four months ago was turned down. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Chief Darrell Feagan said his department faced... Read More.
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Fire tax increase in East End rejected by voters

East End voters in Grant County last week rejected a tax increase that would have supported the volunteer fire department. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the vote was 122 to114 and Fire Chief Darrel Fegen described the vote as “disappointing.” The volunteer department was seeking... Read More.
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East End Fire Department seeking fee increase

A proposal that would increase the amount homeowners in the East End of Grant County pay for fire protection will be decided by voters in August. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, residents currently pay $95 pe4r year and the ire department is asking for... Read More.
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