Job training for state’s displaced is project goal A new initiative from the University of Arkansas System matches Little Rock workers displaced by the pandemic with job training opportunities from colleges around the state. The… Job training for state’s displaced is project goal
Northwest Arkansas’ new 2045 transportation plan approved March 21, the Northwest Arkansas Regional Planning Commission approved the 2045 Metropolitan Transportation Plan. For the next 25 years, it will serve as a guide on the region’s… Northwest Arkansas’ new 2045 transportation plan approved
Jasper sniffing ‘burger tax In 2019, a long range economic development plan for the City of Jasper was created by the Arkansas Economic Development Institute. The plan came about from a series of public meetings,… Jasper sniffing ‘burger tax
Jobless level in state edges down to 4.5% Arkansas’ jobless rate improved in February, dropping to 4.5%, closer to the state’s pre-pandemic levels. The U.S. unemployment rate also fell to 6.2%. Arkansas’ labor force also… Jobless level in state edges down to 4.5%
Pandemic economics: Changed consumer, workplace patterns will be part of post-pandemic world Many economists speculate that a new economic normal post-pandemic may include pandemic realities such as online shopping, working from home, and zoom meetings.… Pandemic economics: Changed consumer, workplace patterns will be part of post-pandemic world
Gas prices make upward trek Gas prices were low for most of the pandemic but are now increasing due to increased demand. Last April, the national average price for gas fell below $2 for the… Gas prices make upward trek
Pandemic unemployment hits Arkansas women harder than men The pandemic has caused people to lose their jobs and businesses to close. New data shows that these impacts are hardest on women–and even more so on… Pandemic unemployment hits Arkansas women harder than men
Some Arkansans excited about proposed plan to forgive student loans While the Biden administration is reviewing possible student debt relief, Arkansas economists are discussing what the impact of student loan forgiveness would mean for the… Some Arkansans excited about proposed plan to forgive student loans
U.S. Marshals Museum leaders predict boost to economy Leaders of the U.S. Marshals Museum expect the museum to attract more than 100,000 people per year and bring millions of dollars into the local economy. AEDI… U.S. Marshals Museum leaders predict boost to economy
Environmental study recommends new, direct route to XNA An environmental assessment found that a proposed access road to the Northwest Arkansas National Airport shouldn’t significantly affect threatened or endangered species or environmentally sensitive areas if… Environmental study recommends new, direct route to XNA