Arkansas tax and education measures advance amid county concerns
Lawmakers moved a tax package and a teacher salary compromise toward final action. A highway revenue formula revision seeks larger city and county shares while a license tax bill faced party-switch dynamics. The Senate pursued study on county effects as adjournment nears.
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Weather Forecast by Region and Associated State Notes
Central Arkansas remains partly cloudy with warm temperatures through Friday. Showers and a few thunderstorms affect up to 30 percent of the area on Friday. Highs near 90, lows in the 70s. Northwest and Northeast Arkansas expect showers late tonight into Friday with 20 to 30 percent coverage and highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s. Southeast and Southwest stay partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers around 20 to 30 percent, highs 88 to 92, lows 66 to 74. Arkansas overall sees thunderstorms and thundershowers up to 60 percent in the south and central zones. hot and humid conditions continue. East and Southern Missouri also face considerable cloudiness with 30 to 50 percent showers and thunderstorms, becoming partly cloudy tonight and Friday. Highs in the 80s, lows in the 60s. The road tax bill discussion continues as representatives vow support for the package amid heated votes. reconvening session set for 1 p.m. today.
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Food price increases linger across meats and produce
Wholesale pressures push beef and pork higher while live hogs reach a seven year peak and top cattle prices hit a two point two year high in Chicago. Vegetables show mixed relief as regional harvests begin with some price drops expected, though potatoes remain costly and lettuce and tomatoes stay elevated nationwide.
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