Jefferson County Quorum Court increases trash fees

By Ray King The Jefferson County Quorum Court on Monday approved an amended ordinance to increase sanitation fees for county residents despite opposition from a member of the public who contended that the increase was too much. Christie McCarroll spoke during the public comments section of... Read More.

Grant County reports sales tax revenue increases

Sales taxes revenue in Grant Count increased last year, compared to the previous year, according to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper. In its Jan. 27 edition, The newspaper reported that Grant County Treasurer Tim Stuckey said the one-quarter cent sales tax generated over a half million... Read More.
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Property Tax Increases For Arkansas Car Owners In 2020

Starting 2020, Arkansas car owners will see their personal property tax increase following a mistake made on car value assessments. The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration confirmed that car values for 2019 were underestimated by a third-party company hired by the state. DF&A spokesman,... Read More.

Wabbaseka and Redfield Propose Increases in Sales Tax

The cities of Wabbaseka and Redfield are asking residents to vote for one-percent sales tax increases in the upcoming November 6 election to fund city services. Wabbaseka needs money to tear down blighted buildings and purchase maintenance equipment such as mowing machines and a trackhoe,... Read More.
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Arkansas Approves Increases for Marketplace Insurers

Arkansas has approved average rate increases ranging from 1 percent to 4.6 percent for plans offered through the insurance marketplace under the federal health care law. The Insurance Department on Thursday announced the new rate increases for the plans for 2019. It approved a 4.6... Read More.