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by Ryan Saylor -

Arkansas Tobacco Tax Revenue Down 5.2%

Tax revenue is strong for the state of Arkansas in many of the largest collection areas, including income taxes, where year-to-date revenue is up more than 9%. But one area…

by Stephanie Baker -

Gov. Beebe Appoints 36 To Boards And Commissions

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) announced the following judicial appointment: David Stewart, Fayetteville, to the Washington County District Court, Fayetteville Department. Appointment expires December 31, 2014. Replaces Rudy Moore. Governor Mike…

by Steve Brawner -

Witonski To Head Common Core Transition

The state’s transition to the Common Core State Standards will continue under a new point person with the Arkansas Department of Education. Dr. Megan Witonski, currently the superintendent of the…