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FGA Research Paper Shows How Arkansas is Leading the Country in Post-COVID-19 Economic Recovery

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
Regions of the United States, Arkansas Republicans, Hutchinson family, Unemployment, ARKANSAS, United States, Asa Hutchinson

On May 7, 2021, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that Arkansas would end its participation in federal unemployment bonus programs effective June 26.

Key Points: 
  • On May 7, 2021, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced that Arkansas would end its participation in federal unemployment bonus programs effective June 26.
  • FGA researchers found that his decision to opt-out decreased unemployment spending, increased the number of Arkansans registering for work, and enabled Arkansas employers to hire 160,000 Arkansas workers, helping to fill the record number of open jobs.
  • "Governor Hutchinson's decision to end Arkansas's participation in pandemic-related unemployment programs is a key example of how ending the unemployment bonus is essential to America's economic recovery," said Hayden Dublois, Senior Research Analyst at FGA.
  • FGA expects to see similar results for the states that have decided to opt out of the $300 unemployment bonus.

FRC disappointed after judge temporarily enjoins the Arkansas SAFE Act, but confident the truth will prevail

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Arkansas Republicans, Hutchinson family, Asa Hutchinson, Constitution Project, Adolescence, ARKANSAS

However, FRC is still hopeful that truth will prevail and the facts about harm to children from these procedures will come out.

Key Points: 
  • However, FRC is still hopeful that truth will prevail and the facts about harm to children from these procedures will come out.
  • The law, called the Save Adolescents from Experimentation (SAFE) Act, was overwhelmingly approved by the Arkansas legislature, including (for the first time) overriding Governor Asa Hutchinson's veto.
  • However, we are confident that ultimately state lawmakers will remain free to protect the health and safety of children.
  • The truth about the dangers of these life altering procedures cannot be ignored," concluded Perkins.

Affirma Opens a New Location in NW Arkansas, With Plans to Boost Tech Job Growth in the State

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Monday, July 15, 2019
Arkansas Republicans, Regions of the United States, Hutchinson family, Asa Hutchinson, Constitution Project, ARKANSAS, United States

"I couldn't be more pleased to welcome Affirma to the growing tech community in Northwest Arkansas," said Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas.

Key Points: 
  • "I couldn't be more pleased to welcome Affirma to the growing tech community in Northwest Arkansas," said Asa Hutchinson, Governor of Arkansas.
  • Affirma is excited to bring this growth and client satisfaction to Fayetteville and build tech jobs in a place that is bursting with motivated talent.
  • Mark Mason, co-founder of Affirma, led the initiative to determine when, where and how to establish the next Affirma location with support from the Innovate Arkansas team.
  • "We were seeking a central location to serve the entire U.S., and our search kept bringing our focus back to Arkansas.

Arkansas Encourages People to Use Online Services as They #EscapeTheIndoors and Celebrate Great Outdoors Month®

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Monday, June 17, 2019
Fishing, Hunting, Outdoors, Technology, Internet, Public policy, Government, Mobile, Wireless, State, Local, Sports, Regions of the United States, United States, Arkansas Republicans, Hutchinson family, ARKANSAS, Asa Hutchinson, Hutchinson, Kansas, Outdoor recreation

Governor Asa Hutchinson recently signed a proclamation declaring June Great Outdoors Month for the state of Arkansas.

Key Points: 
  • Governor Asa Hutchinson recently signed a proclamation declaring June Great Outdoors Month for the state of Arkansas.
  • Every month, but especially in June during Great Outdoors Month, we encourage people to get outside and enjoy all of the recreational sites and activities our state has to offer.
  • The month of June is the perfect time to celebrate Great Outdoors Month and enjoy all that Arkansas has to offer, said Ken Smitty Smith, Eureka Springs Transit Director.
  • Great Outdoors Month is championed by the Outdoor Recreation Roundtable, and began as Great Outdoors Week under President Clinton in 1998.