- Arkansas
Arkansas started 2015 with a 7.8% year-over-year increase in January net revenues, keeping growth for the current fiscal year 2.2% ahead of schedule, according to John Shelnutt, head of economic analysis and tax research for the state.
February 4 - Arkansas
Dennis Hunt will head the public finance team at Stephens Inc. upon the retirement of Mark McBryde after 40 years at the firm.
February 3 - Mississippi
Public power utilities in five southern states most likely face fiscal challenges in complying with the EPA's Clean Power Plan, a new index by Fitch Ratings shows.
January 30 - Arkansas
Arkansas collected $482.8 million in tax revenue for the month of December, which was 2.3% higher than the same month last year and 4.2% above the forecast, officials said.
January 7 - Arkansas
Arkansas revenues were 11.8% higher than the same month last year and 6.8% above forecast, according to John Shelnutt, state director of economic analysis and tax research.
December 4 -
The University of Arkansas Board of Regents will look for savings with a $90 million refunding of bonds issued in 2006 for the medical school.
November 20 -
Former Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner will face trial on mail fraud charges after she declined to say in court that she had solicited campaign contributions for her personal use.
November 11 -
Arkansas' $206.5 million federal highway grant anticipation and tax revenue bonds with final maturities of 2026 drew a true interest cost of 2.0858% in a competitive sale won by Citigroup.
November 7 - Arkansas
Arkansas's newly elected governor Asa Hutchinson will inherit a budget that closely matches revenue, according to the latest report from the state Department of Finance and Administration. Nonetheless, Hutchinson will face a decision on whether to delay tax cuts.
November 7 - Arkansas
Arkansas' budget shortfall grew in September as revenues fell nearly $10 million below the official fiscal year forecast.
October 3