AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoArkansas Economy & Taxes: Arkansas’ September tax collections jumped 13.2% year over year, with corporate income tax up sharply, helping push first-quarter fiscal-year revenue up 7.3% overall. State Government & Policy: The U.S. Justice Department says it has sued every state with in-state tuition for illegal immigrants, including Arkansas, as the fight continues in federal court. Workforce & Training: Goodwill Arkansas is set to receive an $850,000 BlackRock Future Builders grant to expand skilled-trades training. Business & Growth: Newk’s Eatery is opening in Wichita, signaling continued expansion for the fast-casual chain. Energy & Utilities: SWEPCO is urging customers to use bill-assistance options before an Oct. 31 deadline. Local Business & Community: Pulaski County restaurant inspections flagged issues at several eateries, including food-safety and sanitation problems. Health & Crime: A former CFO of Arkansas Pediatric Clinic was sentenced to two years in federal prison for wire fraud. Lifestyle & Local Interest: A 6-carat diamond discovery at Crater of Diamonds State Park has Arkansas gem hunters buzzing, with claims it could be worth $1 million.
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