Arkansas Economy

Total revenue in Arkansas was $807 million in January, 9.6% above the budget forecast.

Discussions are underway with the governor’s office about how much relief for homeowners the state can afford.

The state's unemployment rate was higher than this time last year according to new data from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services.

The 2022 rice season in Arkansas was "erratic" according to one agribusiness expert.

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration released its latest monthly report showing gains in tax collections and state revenue.

"They should be thankful they have that long-term reserve fund in place," says Jeremy Horpedahl, associate professor of economics at the University of Central Arkansas.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics says the number of unemployed Arkansans has risen for seven straight months while the number with jobs has declined for three consecutive months.

Speaking at the annual meeting of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the state is in a strong economic position as Sarah Huckabee Sanders prepares to take office.

Fiocchi of America is adding another manufacturing facility in central Arkansas, this time at the Port of Little Rock.

Gov. Asa Hutchinson presented his final biennial balanced budget to the Arkansas General Assembly on Thursday, saying the state "has never been in better financial condition."