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In 2008, Southern's policy team helped to secure state funding for the Aspiring Scholars Matching Grant program for Arkansas 529 college savings accounts.
Southern's policy team helped increase the state minimum wage in Arkansas by 21% in 2006.
On March 18, 2008, Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel ordered payday lenders licensed and regulated in Arkansas to stop making loans and forgive all outstanding loans.
Little Rock, AR. — When it comes to state policies that help residents build and protect assets, Arkansas has room for improvement, according to new policy data released…
Program provides up to $12,000 for minority and low-to-moderate income home buyers Little Rock, Ark. – Southern Bancorp Community Partners (SBCP), a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI)…
If you’ve been reading my column for any time now, you know how important your credit score can be. You also might know that there are several factors…
In all areas of life, there are warning signs that tell us when something is wrong, and the same can be said for our financial life. According to…
By Charlestien Harris The pandemic has caused major issues to happen especially with people’s financial well-being. Housing is a significant part of most family budgets. Right now, many…