Governor Signs Emergency Order to Reduce UI Payroll Tax
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed an executive order aimed at preventing employers in Arkansas from having to pay nearly $210 million...
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Dec 31, 20202 min read
Arkansas Minimum Wage to Rise to $11 an hour
"The state's minimum wage will increase by $1 to $11 an hour on Jan. 1 as part of the stepped increases created by Act 182"...
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Dec 30, 20202 min read
IRS Begin Delivering the Second Round of Economic Impact Payments to Millions to Americans
The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service will begin delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Am
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Dec 9, 20203 min read
Entergy Arkansas Contributes $482,000 for Online Career and Technical Education Courses
Entergy Arkansas and the Arkansas Department of Education announced Tuesday (Dec. 8) a $482,000 grant that will be used to develop 20 new...
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Nov 12, 20201 min read
State CARES Panel OKs $50M to Ease Rise in Unemployment Insurance
A state panel, appointed by Gov. Asa Hutchinson to recommend the best uses of federal coronavirus relief funds, on Tuesday endorsed the stat
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Sep 9, 20202 min read
Arkansas to Begin Paying $300 in extra Jobless Benefits
Arkansas will soon pay the $300 in extra jobless benefits for those who qualify, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said (Sept. 8) during his daily...
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Aug 19, 20202 min read
Arkansas Looking to Extend Federal Unemployment Benefits
Arkansas Secretary of Commerce, Mike Preston, asked lawmakers to recommend appropriating $800 million to Arkansas Department of Workforce..
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Jul 20, 20203 min read
Arkansas jobless rate falls to 8% in June
A 2.5% decline in Arkansas’ eligible labor force and a more than 18% decline in the number of unemployed pushed the state’s jobless rate to
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Jul 7, 20202 min read
Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Identifies Uptick in Unemployment Fraud
if you suspect someone has fraudulently filed for benefits using your name or any of your information, please file a report with ADWS by..
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Jun 17, 20202 min read
Starting June 28, 2020 UI Recipients Must Verify they are Looking for Work
Commerce Secretary Mike Preston announced that, starting June 28, Arkansans receiving unemployment benefits will once again be required ...
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Jun 16, 20203 min read
Arkansas Governor Signs Orders Protecting Businesses from Virus Liability
Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed executive orders protecting businesses from liability if a customer or employee is exposed to the coronavirus.
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Jun 11, 20203 min read
Arkansas to move into phase two economy reopening on June 15
Arkansas businesses may move into a phase two reopening of the state economy on June 15, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday (June 10).
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Jun 8, 20202 min read
Arkansas Community Foundation announces additional $1.94 million in COVID-19 relief grants
Arkansas Community Foundation (ACF) has awarded the second phase of funding from its COVID-19 Relief Fund to help Arkansas organizations.
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May 4, 20201 min read
Self-Employed, Contractors Can Apply Now for Unemployment Benefits
Self-employed workers and independent contractors in Arkansas who are out of work because of the pandemic can now apply for federal PUA.
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May 4, 20203 min read
Barbershops, hair salons May Open with restrictions on May 6
Gov. Hutchinson also announced Friday that barbershops, hair salons, cosmetology services, massage therapy, body art and medical spa service
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Apr 19, 20202 min read
Task Force to Help Arkansas' Economic Recovery From COVID-19
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Saturday the creation of a task force to help the state recover economically.
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Apr 19, 20202 min read
A Powerful Tool to Help You Hold Your Employee Team Together
The Shared Work Program available through Arkansas Department of Workforce Services and the Department of Labor is a powerful tool to help..
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Apr 16, 20201 min read
State Launches New Resource for up-to-date Unemployment Information
ARunemployment.com is designed to be a memorable resource for people seeking answers to their questions regarding unemployment insurance.
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Apr 14, 20203 min read
Governor Hutchinson Announces CMS Approval of Additional Pay For Eligible LTSS Direct Care Workers
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved Arkansas’s request to use Medicaid funds to temporarily increase the weekly..
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Apr 14, 20202 min read
Arkansas Community Foundation Announces COVID-19 Relief Fund for State
The Arkansas Community Foundation has created the COVID-19 Relief Fund to direct resources to Arkansas nonprofits disproportionately....
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