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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 Here are two of interest: An order repealed former Gov.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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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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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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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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Sarah Huckabee Sanders to be inaugurated as Governor of Arkansas Tuesday | ArkLaTex Politics

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Tuesday, Jan. 10, is inauguration day for Arkansas’ first female governor, Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Monday afternoon, dozens of newly installed Arkansas and United States flags were seen flying at the state capitol building, along with other decorations and staging. A rehearsal inauguration ceremony and address was held on Monday as well. The […]

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Arkansas’ Sarah Huckabee Sanders talks priorities for the state

Sunrise Anchor and Reporter Sarah Huckabee Sanders talks about her priorities for education, prisons and taxes Updated: 1:25 PM CST Jan 6, 2023 Hide Transcript Show Transcript well, we have *** lot of activities planned around the inauguration and really looking forward to highlighting and showcasing *** lot of things about the state of Arkansas […]

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Five Northwest Arkansas stories to watch in 2023

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios The start of a new year is a good time to reflect and goal-set for the future. Here are five trends and narratives we’ll be watching as 2023 unfolds: High-priced housing ICYMI, the cost of living in NWA has rapidly increased, with the median price of single-family homes growing faster than any […]

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Sarah Sanders taps DeSantis aide for top Arkansas education job

Arkansas Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders has nominated a Florida Department of Education official for secretary of education as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s influence in conservative education policy grows. Sanders, who served as White House press secretary for then-President Donald Trump and was elected governor of Arkansas in November, has tapped Florida Department of Education Chancellor Jacob […]

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Axios Northwest Arkansas Power Players: Sarah Huckabee Sanders, the young Waltons

Illustration: Brendan Lynch/Axios Northwest Arkansas’ “power players” are influential people who’ve made a difference in our community in 2022, those who made head-turning moves. Why it matters: These influential individuals are helping shape Northwest Arkansas today and for generations to come. How it works: The five people and groups we highlight are elected officials, community […]

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Arkansas politicos don’t react to Trump’s announcement

Screenshot: @AsaHutchinson/Twitter Only Arkansas’ top Republican commented on former President Trump’s Tuesday announcement jumping into the 2024 presidential race. Driving the news: Trump, who continues to spread baseless lies about his 2020 defeat, officially launched his campaign from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Axios’ Shawna Chen reports. Why it matters: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has […]