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In 2022, Craighead County ranks 71st among Arkansas counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,398

In 2022, residents of Craighead County received an average of $11,398 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it fifth lowest in Arkansas.

By Jonesboro Times | Mar 24, 2025

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Poinsett County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 4% in 2022

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 4% of income in Poinsett County, providing an average of $1,684 per capita to residents.

By Jonesboro Times | Mar 22, 2025

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Greene County residents received $12,394 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 62nd in Arkansas

By Jonesboro Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Greene County received an average of $12,394 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 14th lowest in Arkansas.

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Greene County: Income Maintenance made up 3% of total income in 2022

By Jonesboro Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Greene County, providing an average of $1,230 per capita to residents.

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Poinsett County ranks 18th highest in Arkansas for per capita government transfer income at $15,958 in 2022

By Jonesboro Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Poinsett County received an average of $15,958 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 18th highest in Arkansas.

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Craighead County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.8% of income in 2022

By Jonesboro Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.8% of income in Craighead County, providing an average of $1,294 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Craighead County in 2023

By Jonesboro Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $210,000 in grants for economic development projects in Craighead County, Arkansas.

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Incumbent Brad Noel to face challenger in runoff election for GOP nomination for District 1 Quorum Court seat

By Jonesboro Times | Mar 25, 2024

Brad Noel, the District 1 member of the Craighead County Quorum Court, secured 46% of the vote in this month's three-way primary for the Republican Party nomination for the District 1 seat. However, he fell short of the required 50% threshold to bypass a runoff. Noel, who has been a part of the Quorum Court since 2012, is set to compete against Andrew Stricklin in a runoff election scheduled for April 2.

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Amount of taxpayer-funded subsidies plummet in cities associated with Craighead County in 2021

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Craighead County received $28.5 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Greene County in 2021

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Greene County received $11.2 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Poinsett County rise or fall in 2021?

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Poinsett County received $16.6 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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How much in taxpayer-funded subsidies did farmers in Poinsett County receive in 2021?

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Poinsett County received $21,560,734 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Greene County farmers in 2021 reached $13,004,285

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Greene County received $13,004,285 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Richard Rogers seeks re-election to District 7 Quorum Court seat

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 22, 2024

Richard Rogers has announced his intention to seek re-election to the Craighead County Quorum Court, representing District 7. The elections are scheduled for March 5.

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Rick Myers seeks election to District 5 Quorum Court seat

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 22, 2024

Rick Myers has announced his candidacy for the Craighead County Quorum Court, seeking to represent District 5. The election is scheduled for March 5.

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Brad Noel seeks re-election to District 1 Quorum Court seat

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 22, 2024

Brad Noel, a member of the Craighead County Quorum Court representing District 1, has announced his intention to seek re-election. The elections are scheduled for March 5.

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How much did farmers in Craighead County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By Jonesboro Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Craighead County received $28,711,189 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Rep. Crawford Applauds Supreme Court’s Ruling on Biden’s Student Loan Debt Transfer

By Jonesboro Times Report | Jul 3, 2023

Representative Rick Crawford (AR-01) issued the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s rebuke of President Biden’s executive order to transfer student debt from those who took out loans to all taxpayers, including those who never attended college or already paid off their loans.

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Rep. Crawford Statement on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision

By Jonesboro Times Report | Jun 28, 2023

One year ago on June 24, 2023 in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court ruled that there is no constitutional right to abortion, and returned to the people and their elected representatives the authority to regulate the protection of unborn children. Roe v. Wade was overturned.

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Reps. Crawford, Mann, Garamendi, Panetta Prioritize American-Grown Commodities for International Food Aid

By Jonesboro Times Report | Jun 27, 2023

U.S. Representatives Rick Crawford (AR-01), Tracey Mann (KS-01), John Garamendi (CA-08), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) introduced legislation that would ensure that U.S.-grown commodities remain the cornerstone of international food aid.