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Arkansas Economics News

Arkansas Voters Reject Issue 3 Economic Amendment

Arkansas Voters Reject Issue 3 Economic Amendment

The constitutional amendment failed narrowly, with 50.7% of voters opposing it while 41 of 75 counties backed it.

Live Poll

Should your city or county be allowed to offer tax breaks to attract new businesses?


Employment

Live Poll

Do you feel the job market in your community is currently getting better?

Employment

North-Central Arkansas Unemployment Rates Decreased in August

Statewide unemployment reached 3.9% in August, remaining below the national average for the same period.

North-Central Arkansas Unemployment Rates Decreased in August

Regional Economics

Regional Economics

Arkansas Voters Will Consider Issue 3 on November 3

Arkansans will head to the polls to decide on a measure authorizing new economic development districts.


Economic Indicators

Live Poll

Do you think your household's finances are getting better or worse?

Economic Indicators

Voters Weigh Costs as Arkansas Midterms Begin

Arkansas voters head to the polls on November 3 as household essentials emerge as a top economic concern.

Voters Weigh Costs as Arkansas Midterms Begin

Inflation

Live Poll

Are rising gas prices in your area making it harder for your household to get by?

Inflation

Arkansas Gasoline Prices Rose Last Week

The average cost of a gallon of gasoline in Arkansas climbed by 14.3 cents over the past week.

Arkansas Gasoline Prices Rose Last Week