Arkansas was a top destination for people moving in 2021. According to the 2021-2022 HireAHelper U.S. Migration Report, Arkansas was the No. 1 state moved into, by ratio, during 2021. Arkansas had 44 percent more people move into the state…
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- December 2021MagazineOpinionSports/Outdoors
How the 2021 Season Will Be Remembered in the Annals of Arkansas Football History
by Eric Bolinby Eric BolinThe year 2021 will not go down as the greatest season in Arkansas football history. But, by golly, it will be remembered as one of the most impressive. Arkansas capped an improbable regular season with a 34-17 win over Missouri…
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AR Treasurer Dennis Milligan Announces 2021 Fiscal Year Earnings
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffTreasurer of State Dennis Milligan earned Arkansas $11.16 million during the fourth quarter of 2021, bringing the total earned for the fiscal year that ended June 30 to $35.4 million. “Compared to FY 2015, when interest rates were similar and…
- BusinessHealth CareJanuary 2021MagazinePolitics
2021 Influencers of the Year
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffInfluencers come in many shapes and sizes. Influencers can be mentors, CEOs, teachers; their influence can be effectively subtle or dynamic; they can influence overtly or otherwise. But they all share one common denominator — they are leaders. Arkansas Money…
- BusinessJanuary 2021Magazine
Pandemic Impact Lingers On, But Big Picture Looking Better: Arkansas Works to Ensure Businesses Survive Into 2021
by AMP Staffby AMP Staff2020 was a difficult year to be many things, government officials among them. The pandemic presented unique challenges for leaders at the local, state and national levels, and Arkansas was no exception. Before COVID-19 set in, the Arkansas economy was…
- BusinessBusiness & FinanceFinance & BankingJanuary 2021Magazine
The Taxman Cometh: Experts Weigh in on the Dynamics of Tax Policy in 2021
by Mark Carterby Mark CarterA new year always entails a degree of uncertainty, this year more than most. A lingering pandemic, businesses still struggling to stay open, a new administration poised to assume office on Capitol Hill… With tax season dawning in a…
Our 2021 Influencers of the Year list is a great way to kick off the new year. We recognize many Arkansas business leaders through lists in AMP, but this one is extra special. Nominated by AMP readers and chosen by…
Jerry once admonished George for wearing sweats full time. “You know the message you’re sending out to the world with these sweatpants? You’re telling the world, ‘I give up.’” For those readers under 40, and we know you’re out there,…
Well, we’ve finally made it to the end of 2020. For some, the year has been catastrophic due to COVID-19 and at least very uncomfortable for the majority of others. The civil unrest and discord our nation has endured this…