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A&P Commission discusses hamburger tax
Mayor Copenhaver wants more information before making a decision on the tax
Jonesboro Advertising and Promotions Commission discuss a hamburger tax By Imani Williams | May 3, 2021 at 7:00 PM CDT - Updated May 3 at 7:27 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - For the first time in over a decade, talks about a new tax are back that could add a few dollars to your bill if you eat out.
The Advertising and Promotions Commission brought up a prepared food tax better known as a hamburger tax.
The discussion started when the commission looked over projected expenses and revenue.
A&P Commission seeing more hotel stays in Jonesboro
Local hotel occupancy numbers are trending upward Chairman of committee, Jerry Morgan (Source: KAIT) By Imani Williams | April 28, 2021 at 7:51 PM CDT - Updated April 28 at 7:51 PM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Events are back on the schedule here in Jonesboro, officials said Wednesday.
The Advertising and Promotions Commission met Wednesday for the first time since last year and are cautiously optimistic.
That is what the chairman of the commission, Jerry Morgan, said after the meeting.
They are now seeing an upward trend of hotel stays in the city, which helps fund many events here.
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Former Clinton home in Fayetteville closing as museum
Fayetteville’s Advertising and Promotions Commission decided in September to scale back programming at the Clinton House Museum. Author: Associated Press Updated: 10:40 AM CST December 21, 2020
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. The northwest Arkansas home that Bill and Hillary Clinton first lived in as a married couple is closing as a museum, at least temporarily.
Fayetteville’s Advertising and Promotions Commission decided in September to scale back programming at the Clinton House Museum.
The Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette reports that exhibits for 2021 have been canceled and most of the staff has been laid off.
But the museum s board is hopeful the facility could eventually reopen.