Political News

Arkansas tobacco tax revenue down 5.2%

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

Expert: Employers will opt for insurance, not penalties

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

Womack: Internet bill is about tax fairness

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

Legislators pleased with regular session results

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

UAFS students present use ideas for former Girls Inc. building

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

Fort Smith Board OKs trash rate reduction

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

Churches not rushing to allow weapons

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

Tax renewal opposition not found at Tea Party event

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

Groups oppose hog farm near the Buffalo River

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

Downtown pedestrian bridge part of CBID plan

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