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Maryland Bill to Help Fund Body Cameras Gets Bipartisan Support

2.3.23 – Government Technology Lawmakers from both parties are supporting a bill that would help law enforcement agencies in the state afford body cameras and the necessary storage technology. Smaller agencies have struggled with these costs. Legislation to help...

Push underway to implement flat tax in Kansas

1.31.23 – KWCH – WICHITA, Kan. The Kansas Chamber of Commerce already introduced its idea, a 5% tax for induvial income and the corporate tax rate. A push underway in Kansas seeks to implement a flat tax in the state. The Kansas Chamber of Commerce already...

Northwest Arkansas’ economy is resilient, but housing is needed

1.31.23 – AXIOS Some economists are bullish the U.S. can avoid a recession, citing continued wage and job growth, Talk Business & Politics reports. Driving the news: The annual Arkansas Business Forecast Luncheon took place last week in Rogers, hosted by the...

NSCA outlook predicts 2% decline in U.S. construction

2.3.23 – SIW Total U.S. engineering and construction spending is forecast to end 2022 up 8% (the same as 2020 and 2021), led primarily by residential. For 2023, however, FMI forecasts a 2% decline in engineering and construction spending levels compared to 2022....