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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.

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.

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State legislature adjourns after passing education bills, tax cut

Tuesday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Monday formally adjourned this year’s session without lawmakers attempting to override any vetoes Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued. The Senate adjourned sine die after confirming several of Sanders’ appointments to various state panels, while the... Read More.

Mayor talks GFPB and Public Safety tax importance

Monday, May 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

When voters go to the polls starting Tuesday with early voting, they will be deciding the fate of not only extending the five-eighths cent Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax for another seven years, but they will also be voting on an additional three-eights... Read More.

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GFPB CEO discusses council support for tax increases

Thursday, April 20 by Deseray Mckinzy

Early voting to extend the five-eight cent sales tax, commonly called the Go Forward Sales Tax, and an additional three-eight cent tax devoted to public safety begins May 2 and earlier this week, Mayor Shirley Washington and members of the Pine Bluff City Council... Read More.

Officials push public safety tax

Wednesday, April 19 by Deseray Mckinzy

When voters go to the polls on May 9 to decide whether or not to extend the five-eight cent Go Forward Sales Tax for another seven years, they will also be voting on a new three-eights cent tax dedicated to public safety. That tax is... Read More.

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City officials supports public safety and GFPB tax

Tuesday, April 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington and members of the City Council on Tuesday hosted a press conference encouraging residents to support the extension of the five-eights Go Forward Pine Bluff tax for another seven years, and vote for an additional three-eight cent tax that... 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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Governor signs tax cut legislation

Monday, April 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday signed into law a measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes in Arkansas by $124 million a year. Sanders signed the bill she and legislative leaders backed that will cut the top individual income... Read More.

Richardson and Howell talk about extention of GFPB tax

Friday, April 7 by Deseray Mckinzy

On May 9, voters in Pine Bluff will decide the fate of extending the five-eighth cent Go Forward Pine Bluff sales tax and adding a three-eighth cent tax devoted strictly to public safety. Police Chief Denise Richardson was a recent guest on the Oldies 1013... 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.

Legislature approves tax cut package

Thursday, April 6 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved a plan by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and legislative leaders to cut individual and corporate income taxes by $124 million a year. The majority-Republican House approved the legislation that calls for cutting the top individual... Read More.

Stories tagged with: tax

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

State legislature adjourns after passing education bills, tax cut

Mayor talks GFPB and Public Safety tax importance

GFPB CEO discusses council support for tax increases

Officials push public safety tax

City officials supports public safety and GFPB tax

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

Governor signs tax cut legislation

Richardson and Howell talk about extention of GFPB tax

May responds to claims of regressive sales tax

Legislature approves tax cut package

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