sales tax, Little Rock

Little Rock voters say no to new sales tax, yes to incumbent city directors
Unofficial results, which don't include absentee and provisional ballots, show the sales tax plan losing and incumbent city directors Antwan Phillips and Joan Adcock keeping their seats.
Little Rock leaders react after voters reject sales tax increase
After a long election season, we have the results for all local races.In Little Rock, voters once again rejected a sales tax increase. The city is returning to the drawing board as it plans funding for next year.
Both components of Little Rock sales-tax proposal on track for defeat
Little Rock residents on Tuesday were on track to reject a sales-tax proposal put forward by Mayor Frank Scott Jr., the second time in roughly three years they have decided against increasing the city's rate.
Voters reject Little Rock sales taxes, North Little Rock millage hike
AP has called that voters defeated both Little Rock sales taxes on election night for a three-eighth cent permanent tax and a five-eighth cent 10-year tax.
Did Little Rock approve the penny sales tax?
Little Rock voters have made their voices heard on a penny sales tax that officials hoped to use to fund efforts to improve the city parks, streets, and more.
North Little Rock voters reject school district's proposed property tax increase
North Little Rock School District voters rejected the district’s proposed 4-mill districtwide property tax increase, which would have brought the mill rate from 48.3 to 52.3, according to unofficial election results available Tuesday night.
Northwest voters reject tax rate increase; district looking at changing class sizes
Voters in the Northwest school district soundly rejected a proposal to increase the tax rate which would have brought in $16 million for teachers and students alike. Voters were asked to approve increasing the maintenance and operations portion of the property tax rate by 3 cents,
Little Rock leaders respond after voters say 'no' to sales tax increase
Little Rock voters once again rejected a sales tax increase. Now, the mayor and vice mayor are discussing what's next for the city.
Boosting local artists: Little Rock's plan to keep talent in the city
Little Rock is taking the initiative to support and highlight local artists.Earlier this year, Mayor Frank Scott Jr. pitched ...
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Antwan Phillips, Joan Adcock win reelection to Little Rock Board of Directors
Incumbents were reelected in the two contested races for at-large positions on the Little Rock Board of Directors on ...
Voters in northeast suburb of Little Rock allow businesses to sell alcohol
Arkansans in the northern half of a Little Rock suburb overwhelmingly voted Tuesday to allow some businesses to sell ...
For King & Country rocks North Little Rock on their Unsung Hero tour
Thursday night in North Little Rock, the four-time Grammy Award-winning duo for King & Country is performing at the Simmons ...
Little Rock leaders take stock after sales-tax proposal fails for second time under Mayor Frank Scott Jr.
The endorsement of the local chamber of commerce and public-safety unions as well as several years of distance from the covid-19 pandemic weren't enough to persuade Little Rock residents to ...
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock makes digital map detailing city's history
A new online tool from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock makes it easy to view how the capital city has evolved over the last 100 years.
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National Weather Service rates the Little Flock tornado an EF2
The National Weather Service rated the tornado that hit Little Flock Monday an EF2. A survey team estimated that wind speeds ...
Junior Achievement of Arkansas brings turkey bowling session to Little Rock Arc
In a mission to ensure that today's youth are equipped with handy skillsets needed for the workforce, Junior Achievement of ...