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PB Police Chief Richardson endorses both sales tax initiatives.

Wednesday, May 3 by Alex Bivens

On Wednesday, Oldies 101.3 morning show host Greg Horne and Will Jenkins began a discussion of a major department store closing two stores in San Francisco, in large part because of crime related issues. Pine Bluff Police Chief Denise Richardson joined the conversation and was... Read More.

Mayor Shirley Washington explains her support of the 5/8 GFPB sales tax.

Wednesday, May 3 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has been a supporter of the Go Forward initiative since it began and when she appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Monday, she explained how she got involved. She went on to say this. Based on her statements, morning show... Read More.

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Sheriff Woods says he understands both sides; Endorses 5/8th cent GFPB sales tax

Tuesday, May 2 by Alex Bivens

Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show, Woods was asked what were the good points for those opposing extending the tax for another seven years. He went on to say that he had not made up his mind on how he will vote on a... Read More.

Pine Bluff fire officials discuss the need for 3/8 cent sales tax

Thursday, April 13 by Staff

The Pine Bluff Public Safety Committee met Wednesday afternoon to discuss a 3/8 cent sales tax to financially support the city’s fire and police departments. Both departments need new equipment, enhanced training and an adopted salary schedule. Based on sales tax receipts from 2022, a... Read More.

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May responds to claims of regressive sales tax

Thursday, April 6 by Deseray Mckinzy

One of the biggest complaints about the Go Forward Pine Bluff Sales Tax initiative has been that it hits poor people harder than rich people. Both the Pine Bluff and the state chapters of the NAACP have used that claim in their opposition to a... Read More.

Council committee recommends approval of sales tax proposals

Wednesday, February 22 by Deseray Mckinzy

A special called meeting of the Pine Bluff City Council’s Ways and Means Committee Wednesday paved the way for the full council to consider extending the 5/8th cent sales tax for another seven years, adding a 3/8th cent tax for public safety which will be permanent... Read More.

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Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO discusses plans for extending sales tax and more

Monday, February 13 by Staff

Last week, Ryan Watley, the CEO of Go Forward Pine Bluff men with five members of the Pine Bluff City Council to get their thoughts on extending the sales tax, which is currently set to expire at the end of 2024. On Monday, Watley appeared... Read More.

Sales tax holiday set this weekend

Tuesday, August 2 by Ray King

As school is getting ready to start, parents and others are getting s break this weekend when they shop for school clothing and supplies as the annual sales tax holiday kicks in Saturday and Sunday. That means that apparel like pants, shirts, dresses, and shoes... Read More.

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Walmart Sales Still Surging, but a Chill May be On the Way

Thursday, February 18 by Staff

By ANNE D'INNOCENZIO February 18, 2021 10:28 am NEW YORK (AP) — Walmart is raising wages for 425,000 of its 1.5 million U.S. workers and is investing $14 billion this year to speed up its distribution network as the nation’s largest retailer navigates vast industry changes that... Read More.

Grant County reports sales tax revenue increases

Monday, February 1 by Ray King

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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Sales tax collections did not drop for Jefferson County in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

Thursday, January 7 by Staff

By Ray King Jefferson County ended the year 2020 having collected more than $1.3 million dollars over the amount collected in 2019, according to the financial highlights report presented during committee meetings of the Quorum Court Tuesday. At the same time, the county spent just over... Read More.

court says no to sales tax to fund interstate widening project

Thursday, October 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a half-cent sales tax can’t be used to fund a $1 billion project widening an interstate corridor in the heart of downtown Little Rock. Justices ruled that the sales tax, approved by voters... Read More.

Stories tagged with: sales

PB Police Chief Richardson endorses both sales tax initiatives.

Mayor Shirley Washington explains her support of the 5/8 GFPB sales tax.

Sheriff Woods says he understands both sides; Endorses 5/8th cent GFPB sales tax

Pine Bluff fire officials discuss the need for 3/8 cent sales tax

May responds to claims of regressive sales tax

Council committee recommends approval of sales tax proposals

Go Forward Pine Bluff CEO discusses plans for extending sales tax and more

Sales tax holiday set this weekend

Walmart Sales Still Surging, but a Chill May be On the Way

Grant County reports sales tax revenue increases

Sales tax collections did not drop for Jefferson County in 2020 despite COVID-19 pandemic

court says no to sales tax to fund interstate widening project

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