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Garland County: Medicare dependency reached 9.5% in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 9.5% of income in Garland County, providing an average of $4,608 per capita to residents.

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2022: Garland County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Hot Springs Times | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Garland County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 6.7%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 13.8%.

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Hot Spring County: Residents received $110.21 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Apr 13, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 8.8% of income in Hot Spring County, providing an average of $3,319 per capita to residents.

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Saline County: Medicaid dependency reached 4.9% in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Apr 6, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.9% of income in Saline County, providing an average of $2,558 per capita to residents.

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Garland County: Medicaid made up 6.6% of total income in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 29, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 6.6% of income in Garland County, providing an average of $3,201 per capita to residents.

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In 2022, Saline County ranks 68th among Arkansas counties for government transfer income per capita at $11,721

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 24, 2025

In 2022, residents of Saline County received an average of $11,721 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it eighth lowest in Arkansas.

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Hot Spring County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 3% in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 3% of income in Hot Spring County, providing an average of $1,128 per capita to residents.

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Hot Spring County residents received $13,405 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 53rd in Arkansas

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Hot Spring County received an average of $13,405 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 23rd lowest in Arkansas.

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Saline County: Income Maintenance made up 1.5% of total income in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 15, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 1.5% of income in Saline County, providing an average of $784 per capita to residents.

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Garland County ranks 15th highest in Arkansas for per capita government transfer income at $16,220 in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Garland County received an average of $16,220 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in Arkansas.

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Garland County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Hot Springs Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Garland County, providing an average of $1,191 per capita to residents.

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

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 29, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Garland County received $1.5 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 Hot Spring County in 2021

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Hot Spring County received $571,704 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 Saline County rise or fall in 2021?

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Saline County received $340,973 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 Hot Spring County receive in 2021?

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 24, 2024

Farms in Hot Spring County received $645,349 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Garland County farmers in 2021 reached $1,253,178

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Garland County received $1,253,178 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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

By Hot Springs Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Saline County received $830,729 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 Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock

By Hot Springs Times | Oct 6, 2023

Comprehensive Healthcare Inspection of the Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System in Little Rock published on Sept. 29.

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Westerman Statement On Supreme Court Ruling To Reject Biden's Student Loan Program

By Hot Springs Times Report | Jul 4, 2023

Congressman Bruce Westerman released the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling to reject President Biden's student loan forgiveness program:

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Arkansas' 4th Congressional District hosts Westerman Expresses Concern for Pride Flags Displayed at Va Facilities on June 6, 2023

By Hot Springs Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

Congressman Bruce Westerman (AR-04) sent a letter to Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough voicing serious concerns regarding the Secretary’s encouragement of VA facilities to fly and display the Pride flag at taxpayers' expense.