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Washington County: Residents received $450.18 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 3.6% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $1,758 per capita to residents.

By Fayetteville Standard | Apr 13, 2025

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Washington County ranks 74th highest in Arkansas for per capita government transfer income at $8,313 in 2022

In 2022, residents of Washington County received an average of $8,313 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it second lowest in Arkansas.

By Fayetteville Standard | Mar 10, 2025

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Washington County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 1.8% of income in 2022

By Fayetteville Standard | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.8% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $860 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards over $1 million in grants for economic development projects in Washington County in 2023

By Fayetteville Standard | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $1,666,236 in grants for economic development projects in Washington County, Arkansas.

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

By Fayetteville Standard | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Washington County received $2.7 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Washington County farmers in 2021 reached $5,653,500

By Fayetteville Standard | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Washington County received $5,653,500 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

By Fayetteville Standard | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Benton County received $9,136,309 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas

By Fayetteville Standard | Nov 1, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas published on Oct. 25.

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Veterans Health Administration (VHA) news release: Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program Summary Report: Evaluation of Medication Management in Veterans Health Administration Facilities

By Fayetteville Standard | Sep 29, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection Program Summary Report: Evaluation of Medication Management in Veterans Health Administration Facilities published on Sept. 22.

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Street Closure – SW A Street and SW 8th St

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jul 9, 2023

SW A St between SW 7th St and SW 10th St as well as SW 8th St between SW B St and S Main St will be closed beginning 5:00am Monday, July 10th and is scheduled to open by 6:00pm on Wednesday, August 9th for road construction.

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City of Bentonville Introduces Roaming Cozy Apple

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jul 8, 2023

The City of Bentonville, in partnership with artist Gina Gallina, is excited to introduce Bentonville's roaming Cozy Apple.

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OZ Kids™ Bike & Book Event Returns to Bentonville Public Library on July 1st

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jul 2, 2023

The 3rd annual OZ Kids™ Bike & Book Fest returns to Bentonville Public Library (BPL) on Saturday, July 1, 2023 from 9am – 11am.

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An Evening at Orchards Park - 4th of July Fireworks Celebration

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jun 30, 2023

Bentonville Parks & Recreation is pleased to invite the community to attend An Evening at Orchards Park on Tuesday, July 4.

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Street Closure SE A Street

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jun 29, 2023

SE A St between E Central Ave and SE 2nd St will be closed between the hours of 2:00am and 12:00pm Wednesday, July 12th through Thursday, July 14th for building construction.

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Street Closure – NW A Street

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jun 29, 2023

NW A St between NW 2nd St and NW 3rd St will be closed 8:00am through 3:30pm Monday, July 10th through Friday, July 14th for building construction.

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Accepting Applications for Airport Restaurant!

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jun 20, 2023

The Springdale Municipal Airport is now accepting applications for the Airport Restaurant space.

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Notice of Public Hearing - July 11, 2023

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jun 20, 2023

The City of Springdale will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 to consider a street name change from Savage Street to Marty Street.

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Coffee with the Mayor - June 20, 2023 - Transportation Department

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jun 19, 2023

Bentonville Mayor Stephanie Orman hosts a Coffee with the Mayor on the third Tuesday of each month from 8:00 – 9:00am.

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Bentonville Public Library to Host Ashley Franklin, Author of The Little Mermaid: Make a Splash

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jun 17, 2023

Bentonville Public Library (BPL) is hosting children’s book author Ashley Franklin for a very special storytime in the Library’s Read Aloud space.

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Creekside Park Grand Opening & Ribbon-cutting Event

By Fayetteville Standard Report | Jun 16, 2023

Bentonville Parks and Recreation is pleased to announce the grand opening of Creekside Park in the southwest corridor of Bentonville, located at 3104 SW Bright Road.