State of Arkansas Sen. Scott Flippo said it’s predicted that Arkansas will have a billion-dollar surplus at the end of the fiscal year; Flippo spoke with KHOZ’s “Around The Table” on Thursday.
At the same time, Flippo acknowledged current inflation and gas price struggles. Part of the surplus is based upon a conservative budget from the state. The other part, Flippo said, comes from “federal COVID dollars.”
The full interview with Flippo can be found on the “Around The Table” Facebook Page.
How Much Severe Weather Will the Lakes Region See This Week?
While the risk is low, the Lakes Region could see some scattered severe thunderstorms the rest of the week.
Did the Storms That Hit the Lakes Region Over the Weekend Spawn Tornadoes?
The National Weather Service has confirmed a pair of tornadoes briefly touched down in the Lakes Region Saturday night.
Longtime Area Attorney Peter Rea Passes Away
A man who served the region as both a prosecutor and judge has died.
Spillway Gates Opened at Table Rock Dam
Heavy rains that pelted the Lakes Region over the weekend caused water levels to rise which leads to a response from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Man Found in Table Rock Lake Identified
The man whose body was found in Table Rock Lake over the weekend has been identified.
