In the latest report on state-level employment and unemployment, the household survey shows continuing employment growth and a downtick in the unemployment rate. However, the payroll survey shows a fairly sharp monthly decline. The unemployment… Arkansas Employment and Unemployment – June 2026
40-year mortgages becoming popular in booming housing market Financial experts warn against the growing popularity of 40-year mortgages. Though this option reduces monthly payments, more interest is accrued over the life of the loan. Potential… 40-year mortgages becoming popular in booming housing market
According to Dr. Michael Pakko, prices are up over 4% from a year ago. Between supply chain lags and people ready to spend more money, prices are up for almost everything. Read the original… Between higher airfare and gas, Arkansas could be in for a more expensive summer
An economist told us that you shouldn’t panic-buy gasoline as the Colonial Pipeline remains closed after a hack. Many Arkansans are buying large quantities of gas to stock up on what they believe is a… No need to panic-buy gas in Arkansas during pipeline hack, experts say
‘It’s going to hurt us’: Arkansans react to losing supplemental unemployment payments Arkansas has joined the growing list of states who have opted out of the federal supplemental unemployment assistance. The supplemental federal assistance of… ‘It’s going to hurt us’: Arkansans react to losing supplemental unemployment payments
Economist forecaster discusses pipeline attack and gas prices in Arkansas The Colonial Pipeline shut down due to a cyber attack. It is expected to affect inventory across the southeast and eastern U.S., while gas prices… Economist forecaster discusses pipeline attack and gas prices in Arkansas
County, city expect more than $30M in relief funds Garland County and the City of Hot Springs are expecting more than $30 million over the next year from the March Federal COVID Relief Package. Monday… County, city expect more than $30M in relief funds
Recreational Projects Underway in NWA Multiple new recreation projects have been announced in Northwest Arkansas. These include an expansion to the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, a kayak park in Siloam Springs, and a… Recreational Projects Underway in NWA
Arkansas population expected to decline as birth rate falls, hits record low in U.S. In 2020, the U.S. birth rate hit a record low with 3.6 million babies born. This is the lowest number since 1979. Arkansas’… Arkansas population expected to decline as birth rate falls, hits record low in U.S.
State’s jobless rate dips to 4.4% as economy rides out pandemic Arkansas’ joblessness rate dropped to 4.4% in March, moving the state closer to pre-pandemic levels. The national unemployment rate has also been decreasing and… State’s jobless rate dips to 4.4% as economy rides out pandemic