Discretionary spending

Arkansas

Arkansas’ Gov. Sanders sets the tone with executive orders on inauguration day

A screenshot of Sanders’ inaugural address. Courtesy Arkansas PBS Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders proved to Arkansans on Tuesday that she’s a person of decisive action. What happened: Within hours of being sworn in as the state’s first woman governor, Sanders signed seven executive orders focused on the budget, government and schools. Why it matters: She’s […]

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Arkansas

Don’t forget: Tax-free weekend in Arkansas

A child browses school supplies at a Walmart location. Photo: Patrick T. Fallon/Bloomberg via Getty Images If you’ve been putting off a purchase, there may be a slight price break this weekend. What’s happening: Arkansas’ tax-free holiday runs Aug. 6-7 (midnight to midnight). Why it matters: Just in time for back-to-school inflation, the holiday aims […]

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