Recent economic news shows that Arkansas’ economy is booming. This comes even as nationally, 63% of Americans believe the U.S. economy is getting worse under the Biden Administration and prices are up 20% since President Biden took office.
Today’s unemployment report showed that more Arkansans are working than ever before. There are 24,100 more jobs in Arkansas than this time last year, and just between March and April, the state added more than 13,000 jobs. Arkansas was recently first in the nation for month-over-month Seasonally Adjusted Nonfarm Payroll Job growth, and this month, the state set a record for Nonfarm Payroll Jobs at 1,377,000 – up 13,900 in one month.
Under President Biden’s failed leadership, our national economy is dragging. Blue states are shrinking. But Arkansas is roaring ahead,” said Governor Sanders. “Arkansas’ strong workforce, low taxes, and pro-business environment are spurring job growth across the state. As Governor, I’m committed to enacting more policies that help all Arkansans thrive, including responsibly phasing out our state income tax to let everyone keep more of their hard-earned money.