Arkansas Capitol diary: What we’re watching after week 3
Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios Arkansas’ new governor continued to issue executive orders as lawmakers worked through their third week of the 60-day general session. Catch up quick: As of Thursday, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced four orders for the week. Here are two of interest: An order repealed former Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s orders establishing the Infrastructure […]
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New York VC fund set to invest in University of Arkansas intel
Illustration: Maura Losch/Axios An East Coast venture fund is looking to jump-start food and agricultural businesses using technology developed at the University of Arkansas. State of play: Big Idea Ventures’ Generation Food Rural Partners fund closed on $38.5 million of its targeted $125 million in December, according to documents filed with the Securities and Exchange […]
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Arkansas’ corporate tax gap – Axios NW Arkansas
Data: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration; Chart: Axios Visuals Arkansas individuals paid about 78% more in income taxes during calendar year 2022 than corporations, according to the state Department of Finance and Administration. Companies paid roughly $872 million, while individuals shelled out more than $3.96 billion. State of play: The numbers are set against […]
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Government witnesses testify against Jan. 6 rioter
Richard Barnett (left) arrives at the E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse for jury selection in his trial on Jan. 10 in Washington, D.C. Photo: Win McNamee/Getty Images The trial for a man photographed inside the office of former U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi during the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021 — Richard “Bigo” […]
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Capitol review: Week 1 brings a new chapter to Arkansas
Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge oversees proceedings on the Arkansas Senate floor Thursday. Screenshot: Courtesy of the Arkansas Legislature The 94th General Assembly started its biennial session this week and Arkansas’ new leader was sworn in, meaning the Capitol was buzzing. Catch up quick: In addition to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the state’s new lieutenant governor, […]
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How to observe Martin Luther King, Jr. Day in Northwest Arkansas
The NWA Martin Luther King, Jr. Council will honor King’s legacy this weekend. Here are a few ways you can participate and commemorate the late civil rights leader: Youth engagement program: University of Arkansas athletes will host the kids event starting at 9:30am Monday at the university’s HPER building. Freedom March: The gathering celebrates King’s […]
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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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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 Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders selects 13 for first cabinet
Photo: Worth Sparkman/Axios Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Huckabee Sanders has announced her intentions to nominate 13 of 15 state-level secretaries, starting her first term with a mostly clean slate. The list includes three reappointments and four out-of-staters, along with six current state government staffers and business leaders. Two appointees come from posts in conservative administrations in […]
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Outdoorsy entrepreneurs wanted for business accelerator
Illustration: Allie Carl/Axios Outdoor retailer Moosejaw and ICELab, an outdoor-focused accelerator at Western Colorado University (WCU), are looking for startups to participate in the Moosejaw Outdoor Accelerator. Why it matters: The outdoor recreation industry is booming in NWA, with an increased number of entrepreneurs focusing on Arkansas’ natural resources for mountain biking, paddling and spelunking. […]
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