Fixing Corporate Welfare in Arkansas
Can corporate welfare (or, if you prefer, “economic development”) be improved in Arkansas? The answer is clearly “yes,” but what
Read moreCan corporate welfare (or, if you prefer, “economic development”) be improved in Arkansas? The answer is clearly “yes,” but what
Read moreWhile they disagree on a lot, both Democratic and Republican elected officials seem to believe that economic development incentives are
Read moreOf all the absurd things that politicians spend tax money on, film subsidies are one of the most absurd. And
Read moreThe state’s grant system for funding local projects is due for a change after Arkansas’s Supreme Court ruled it unconstitutional last week.
Read moreThe Arkansas Workers’ Compensation Commission (AWCC) is another state agency that has been able to become more efficient in recent years.
Read moreThe Hutchinson era has seen many Arkansas state agencies adopt efficiency as a priority.
Read moreThe 2015 edition of the American Legislative Exchange Council’s (ALEC’s) “Rich States, Poor States” study came out today.
Read moreArkansas has a slightly below-average reliance on federal aid, according to a recent study by the Tax Foundation. From the
Read moreYou might recall our previous coverage of the Bowen Law School fitness center fiasco, which was generously funded by Attorney
Read moreA new report by the Division of Legislative Audit was released today which shows a troubling trend of many elected officials and government employees misusing taxpayer dollars and receiving no greater punishment than a “warning letter” from prosecutors.
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