Arkansas Employment and Unemployment – November 2021
The November report on state labor market data showed another strong month for Arkansas. The unemployment rate dropped by another 0.3 percentage points and payroll employment continued its trend of rapid expansion. The headline was another drop in the Arkansas...Arkansas’ New 15.5% Top Income Tax Rate
The Arkansas legislature adopted major income tax legislation this week, with the accomplished goal of lowering the marginal tax rate on high incomes from 5.9% in 2021 to 5.5% in 2022, with further reductions scheduled for subsequent years that would reduce the top...Metro Area Employment & Unemployment – October 2021
Today’s report on metro area employment showed that the positive developments seen in the state-level report carried over to all of Arkansas’ metro areas. Unemployment declined and payroll employment expanded. The statewide unemployment rate had...Arkansas Employment and Unemployment – October 2021
The state employment report for October included several positive developments. Unemployment dropped sharply and nonfarm payroll employment showed a healthy gain. The headline news was a drop in the unemployment rate from 4.0% in September to 3.7% in October. The...Little Rock Regional Economic Briefing – Nov. 17th, 2021
Please join the Little Rock Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis and the Arkansas Economic Development Institute on Thursday, November 17th, for a regional economic briefing for business leaders, educators, community development practitioners and others interested in the economy.
During this virtual presentation, you will hear an update on economic conditions and the outlook for the region and nation.
There is no charge to attend, but registration is required by Nov. 15.
Date: Thurs., Nov. 17, 2021
Time: 8 – 10 a.m.
Location: Virtual