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Tax revenue is strong for the state of Arkansas in many of the largest collection areas, including income taxes, where year-to-date revenue is up more than 9%.

But one area where revenue has noticeably fallen is the area of tobacco taxes.

Thu, 05/09/2013 - 5:06pm

Greg Hatcher, CEO of The Hatcher Agency, says health insurance reform measures are about to kick in a higher gear for state businesses, but none of his accounts are weighing absorbing penalties over providing coverage.

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 9:06pm

Listening to U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, tell it, the issue of Internet taxation is not an issue of raising revenue. Instead, he says it is an issue of fairness.

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 2:53pm

Now that the 89th General Assembly has concluded, representatives and senators representing the Fort Smith and northwest Arkansas regions were asked to reflect on the session's successes.

Wed, 05/08/2013 - 2:37pm

Seven University of Arkansas at Fort Smith students in a Community Leadership class gave some timely advice to city leaders May 6 in an end-of-the-semester presentation.
 

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 10:15pm

Trash collection will cost less in the city of Fort Smith thanks to a vote by the Board of Directors at Tuesday night's meeting (May 7).

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 9:39pm

While carrying a concealed firearm is losing some of its stigma in the state of Arkansas, there is still one place where packing a concealed firearm may get you thrown to the curb.

Tue, 05/07/2013 - 3:24pm

The county judge and city administrator walk into a Tea Party meeting to promote the renewal of a one cent sales tax. After making their presentation, not a single person in the room said they would vote against the sales tax renewal.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 9:20pm

Several conservation and citizen action groups announced Monday they will file a lawsuit in an effort to halt construction of a hog farm in the Buffalo National River watershed.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 5:54pm

More changes are planned for downtown Fort Smith, this time near the riverfront, past the Park at West End.

The first major project on the drawing board of the Central Business Improvement District is the relocation of a railroad maintenance facility located behind Miss Laura's.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 3:31pm

Auditor of State Charlie Daniels (D) will not seek re-election in 2014 after nearly three decades of holding elective office.

Mon, 05/06/2013 - 2:35pm

When famed jurist Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. noted that taxes are the price we pay for civilization, he likely had in mind taxes like Sebastian County’s 1% sales tax.

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 7:19pm

Randy Zook, CEO of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and Associated Industries of Arkansas, says his groups accomplished nearly every goal in the recently completed legislative session with the exception of tort reform.

Sun, 05/05/2013 - 3:49pm

Republican gubernatorial candidates Asa Hutchinson and Curtis Coleman appeared back-to-back at the Clinton School of Public Service to speak to a gathering of more than 100 Delta leaders.

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 10:10pm

There seems to be some confusion regarding legislation from the U.S. House of Representatives and signed by President Barack Obama that would fund the operations of air traffic control towers.

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 2:57pm

While only in the planning phase at this point, the Garrison Avenue Bridge could be a bright and shining entrance to the city of Fort Smith if Central Business Improvement District board member Phil White has his way.

Thu, 05/02/2013 - 1:58pm

On the heels of last week’s legislative session where state lawmakers approved the “private option” health insurance plan, Arkansas Medicaid leaders are already working to move the proposal forward.

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 8:35pm

If estimates are correct, net tax collection revenue available to fund Arkansas’ government during fiscal year 2013 will total $4.865 billion, up 2.4% compared to fiscal year 2012.

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 5:02pm

The city of Van Buren is seeking to make its new senior center one of just a few LEED certified buildings within Crawford County.

Wed, 05/01/2013 - 1:30pm

Members of the public were invited to a "Community Open House" event at the Pavilion near Riverfront Park Tuesday afternoon (April 30).

Tue, 04/30/2013 - 7:29pm

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