Good economic grades for Arkansas

By Kyle Kellams,

Michael Tilley

Published June 16, 2023 at 1:45 PM CDT

Michael Tilley, executive editor of Talk Business & Politics, explains the latest Compass Report indicates strong economic growth in the state, especially Northwest Arkansas and the Fort Smith metro.

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