Northwest Arkansas’ economy is resilient, but housing is needed
Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios Some economists are bullish the U.S. can avoid a recession, citing continued wage and job growth, Talk Business & Politics reports. Driving the news: The annual Arkansas Business Forecast Luncheon took place last week in Rogers, hosted by the University of Arkansas’ Center for Business & Economic Research (CBER). Three experts shared […]
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NWA’s hot housing market worthy of watching in 2023
Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios The Northwest Arkansas metro area is considered among the top real estate markets in the U.S. to watch this year, according to the National Association of Realtors. Benton and Washington counties are No. 4 on the list, behind Atlanta, Raleigh, North Carolina and the Dallas-Fort Worth metro. Driving the news: There are […]
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Arkansas lawmakers look to next farm bill
Illustration: Aïda Amer/Axios Sen. John Boozman and Rep. Rick Crawford — both Republicans — are already looking at possible changes to the next farm bill, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports. Why it matters: The bill allocates funding for federal nutrition, farming and conservation programs as well as agriculture research and rural development. Zoom in: The agriculture […]
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Two candidates vie for Springdale City Council
From left to right: Amelia Taldo-Williams, Spencer Ordonez. Photos: Courtesy of the candidates Incumbent Amelia Taldo-Williams and newcomer Spencer Ordonez are running for Springdale’s Ward 4, Position 1 seat. Be smart: Ward 4 is in the northeast part of the city. All Springdale voters can vote in the election. Council members must live in the […]
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Voters to select Bella Vista mayor
Three people are competing to be Bella Vista’s next mayor, with Mayor Peter Christie choosing not to run for re-election. What’s happening: Steven Bourke, John Flynn and Randy Murray are on the ballot. Be smart: A candidate must win at least 50% of the vote plus one vote to win. If no one wins the […]
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