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May 12, 2021
Legislative Session Wrap Up: Passed Bills
The 2021 regular legislative session is over. Over the last four months, many bills were passed that will impact the lives of Arkansans...
Apr 29, 2021
New Eligibility Conditions for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)
The United States Department of Labor (USDOL) issued guidance establishing three additional COVID-19 impact scenarios under which certain...
Apr 8, 2021
SB3 vs. SB622: Comparing & Contrasting the Two Hate Crimes Bills
Arkansas is one of three states in the nation without a hate crimes law, along with South Carolina and Wyoming. Coming into this...
Mar 16, 2021
Restaurant Revitalization Grants
Update: The Restaurant Revitalization Fund has received more than 147,000 applications from women, veterans, and socially and...
Mar 16, 2021
Shuttered Venue Operator Grants
UPDATE from the SBA 3/19/21: The SBA is launching a splash page for the Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) application portal in...
Mar 9, 2021
American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – What We Know
The $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 was passed and signed into law last week. This latest round of stimulus includes...
Feb 22, 2021
SBA Prioritizes Smallest of Small Businesses in the Paycheck Protection Program
WASHINGTON – Building on a month of strong results, the Biden-Harris Administration and the U.S. Small Business Administration are taking...
Feb 1, 2021
Understanding Arkansas Division of Workforce Services Unemployment​ Programs
Update: The Arkansas Division of Workforce Services has received reports of increased calls from individuals filing for PUA regarding...
Jan 25, 2021
Navigating the Second Round of Paycheck Protection Program
We are starting to see improvements in the number of COVID-19 cases in Arkansas as more and more Arkansans are getting vaccinated and we...
Jan 15, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Access: Phase 1-B
UPDATE: As of March 8, everyone in Phase 1-B will now be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine. This includes all Arkansans considered...
Jan 15, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Access: Phase 1-A
The New Year has brought with it a glimpse of hope of eradicating COVID-19 from the American population. Recently, the Arkansas...
Jan 15, 2021
PPP Re-Opens to Small Lenders Jan. 15, All Lenders on Jan. 19
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-open the Paycheck Protection Program...
Jan 10, 2021
Department of Agriculture Farmers Market Programs
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture and Farm Credit Associations of Arkansas have partnered again for the sixth annual Arkansas...
Jan 8, 2021
State Capitol Week in Review – January 8, 2021
LITTLE ROCK – When the Arkansas legislature convenes the 2021 regular session, the first major challenge on the agenda will be ensuring...
Jan 3, 2021
Highlights from the New Stimulus Bill
On December 22, the United States Congress passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (CAA2021), which includes $892 billion in...
Nov 1, 2020
Arkansas SBA to Host Webinars for Veterans Small Business Week
November 2 through 6 is National Veterans Small Business Week (NVSBW). The SBA Arkansas District Office is offering a series of...
Oct 19, 2020
Grants Available to Service and Hospitality Small Businesses, Apply Nov. 16-25
The Arkansas Legislative Council has approved the allocation of $50 million in CARES Act funding for service and hospitality businesses...
Sep 29, 2020
How to Complete the Absentee Ballot Application
1. Date the application and address the application to your county clerk. A list of county clerks with contact information is available...
Sep 22, 2020
Important Tips for Election Day
Election Day is here! Here are some important tips to keep in mind as that day approaches. The deadline to register to vote in time for...
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