- Arkansas
A healthy increase in sales and use tax revenue indicates growing consumer confidence, Arkansas officials said.
November 9 -
Like Depression-era Arkansas, Puerto Rico took on too much debt, leading to a crisis when the worldwide economy shrank. But there are some key differences.
November 4 -
Long before Puerto Rico's debt crisis, Arkansas' defaults were followed by a decade of refundings, a debt exchange, and ultimately Federal help to resolve its problems.
November 3 -
A three part series examining Arkansas' road to default, the state's efforts to resolve the crisis, and the similarities and differences with Puerto Rico today.
November 2 -
Most Arkansas polled in a recent survey do not favor a gasoline tax increase to cover a road revenue shortfall.
October 6 - Arkansas
Arkansas remained ahead of its revenue forecast three months into the fiscal year, with September income 3% above projections, according to John Shelnutt, head of economic analysis and tax research.
October 5 -
Arkansas revives road projects stalled over federal funding concerns, but officials say long-term HTF solution is essential.
September 8 - Arkansas
Arkansas reported August revenues of $421.4 million, a figure that exceeds collections the same month last year by 5.5% and outpaces projections by 6.7%, according to the state Department of Finance and Administration.
September 2 - Arkansas
With 20 years of experience in state and local government, Leigh Ann Biernat has joined investment banking firm Stephens Inc. as senior vice president for public finance.
August 11 - Arkansas
Arkansas revenues reported for July were below the same month last year but above projections, state officials said.
August 7