Michael Tilley/ Talk Business & Politics
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Arkansas’ two U.S. senators and two of the four representatives on Thursday said Congress needs to impose stringent sanctions.
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In his weekly press conference, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the addition of nearly 500 beds is needed to house more inmates.
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An Arkansas company says it has processed more than $2 billion in transactions for cannabis and that growth within the industry comes as more states have legalized marijuana use.
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The state’s jobless rate fell to a record low 3.1% in December, down from 3.4% in November. Gov. Asa Hutchinson blamed the surging omicron variant for declines in the health care and education sectors.
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After a record-breaking spike in hospitalizations on Monday, Arkansas reported a slight decrease in patients on Tuesday. Active cases also declined.
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For the first time, Arkansas on Friday surpassed 100,000 active cases of COVID-19. For the 4th day in a row, hospitalizations reached a new all-time high
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The state reported 6,562 new cases on Tuesday of people testing positive for COVID-19, which is a record. Active cases also reached a new high.
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The Fort Smith Police Department says Museum President and CEO Patrick Weeks was arrested Monday for allegedly threatening utility workers by pointing a pistol at them.
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With new infections outpacing recoveries, Arkansas continues seeing a growing trend of COVID-19 cases. The state reported 955 new cases on Tuesday along with 15 additional deaths.
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday announced a plan to address the lengthy services waiting list for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.