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Arkansas battling law enforcement shortage

9.14.23 – THV 11- BENTON, Ark. Law enforcement officers put their lives on the line daily, but some smaller departments find it harder to pay officers their desired wages Many who enter law enforcement describe the profession as “a calling,” but in...

Unemployment insurance that’s better for business

9.6.23 – Talk Business & Politics Several months ago, the U.S. was in a staring contest with an impending recession, and we all waited to see who would blink first. Fortunately, recent economic forecasts predict that the U.S. might narrowly manage to avoid a...

Arkansas heat forces outdoor workers to adjust jobs

8.23.23 – THV 11 – Little Rock, Ark. The extreme heat across the state is shaking up schedules, especially for outdoor workers in Central Arkansas. Any outdoor activity right now is brutal, and many avoid going outside as much as possible....

Arkansas’ Unemployment Rate Remains Stable at 2.6% in July

8.18.23 – Arkansas Division of Workforce Services- Little Rock, Ark. Today the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, in conjunction with the Bureau of Labor Statistics, announced Arkansas’ seasonally adjusted unemployment rate remained stable at 2.6% in...