- Arkansas
When Arkansas' fiscal year 2015 ended on June 30, the state had a surplus of nearly $192 million, according to the Department of Finance and Administration.
July 9 - Arkansas
The Arkansas legislature quickly approved bills to authorize GO bonds to help a Lockheed Martin factory project.
May 27 - Arkansas
Arkansas revenues are expected to run about $164 million above the previous forecast in 2015, according to an updated report. However, the new forecast calls for a decline in the fiscal year beginning July 1.
May 12 - Arkansas
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson plans to call a special session of the Legislature to approve bonds for Lockheed Martin's assembly plant for a next-generation vehicle for the U.S. Army and Marine Corps.
May 12 - Arkansas
In the biggest month of the year for revenue, Arkansas reported a 6.4% increase compared to the same month last year, with fiscal year income 3.9% above forecast.
May 4 -
A sentencing recommendation of 15 years in prison for former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner prompts an objection from her lawyer.
May 4 - Arkansas
Lower tax refunds helped lift Arkansas' March revenues $43.3 million or nearly 8% above forecast for the month, according to state Department of Finance and Administration director Richard Weiss.
April 2 - Arkansas
Arkansas's February revenues ran 3% higher than the same month in 2014 and 7% above the budget forecast, according to state officials.
March 5 - Kentucky
Arkansas saw the largest drop in the percentage of uninsured in 2014, followed closely by Kentucky, according to a recent Gallup poll.
February 25 -
State lawmakers in Arkansas and Washington state give initial approval to measures that would increase local transportation funding.
February 20