Arkansas Governor Calls Special Session to Cut Taxes, Alter FOIA (1)

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday called for a special legislative session to cut taxes, ban COVID-19 vaccine mandates for state employees, and change the state’s public records law.

The Republican said her administration’s top priority will be tax cuts to foster competition with neighboring states Tennessee and Texas, both of which have no personal income tax. Sanders’ proposal would further lower Arkansas’ top personal income tax rate to 4.4% from 4.7% and the corporate tax to 4.8% from 5.1%. It will also offer a non-refundable income tax credit for tax year 2023 for up to $150 for ...