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Retail Workforce: Arkansas employers classified in retail filed 3,237 H-1B petitions in 2025, down 4.9% from 2024; Walmart accounted for nearly all of them, according to federal data. Business Finance: Shares of Rogers-based America’s Car-Mart fell 23% after the company received its seventh loan extension in six weeks. Home BancShares, meanwhile, reported record third-quarter net income of $129.5 million. Jobs and Investment: A planned $60 million Riggs facility is expected to create 75 jobs and open in 2027. Arkansas also awarded Brightspeed $23 million in federal broadband funding.

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Oct. 13, 2026

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East Little Rock Times Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2025?

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East Little Rock Times - Arkansas

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Year Founded	2020
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Publication Location	United States, Arkansas, Little Rock
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Arkansas mom shared public data center records, then a utility sued her and 2 newspapers

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The Cool Down - Oregon

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Year Founded	2022
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Publication Location	United States, Oregon, Bend
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Arkansas Department of Transportation to host meeting on Highway 7 improvements in Dardanelle

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Natural State News - Arkansas

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Year Founded	2020
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Arkansas sees 3,237 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Retail Trade industry during 2025

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Natural State News - Arkansas

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Arkansas Department of Transportation announces grant recipients for research and workforce program

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Natural State News - Arkansas

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Novig offers $50 in trade credits for Bills vs. Raiders

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New York Post

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Year Founded	1801
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Domain Registration Year	1996
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Publication Location	United States, New York, New York
Owner Country	United States

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Trade on Giants vs. Saints event contracts for $50 bonus at Novig

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Trade $25, get up to $55 bonus for Jets vs. Patriots

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Domain Registration Year	1996
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