As Arkansas began Phase Two of its gradual reopening of businesses and social activities, the governor issued three executive orders related to the coronavirus outbreak.
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Federal Court Upholds Arkansas's Execution Process
A federal judge upheld the constitutionality of lethal injection procedures used in Arkansas for carrying out the death penalty.
State Revenue Decline Reflects Economic Impact of Pandemic
State revenues have gone down because of the economic consequences of the coronavirus outbreak, but not as much as Arkansas budget officials had feared.
More than 10,000 Arkansas Companies Receive Ready for Business Grants
More than 10,500 Arkansas businesses have been approved for grants to reimburse them for the expenses of protecting the health of employees and customers.
The grants are worth up to $100,000, and the total amount of approved grants is about $115 million. They were made available through the Ready for Business Program.