Hugh McDonald

ADFA awards $75 million in tax credits to support affordable housing in four Arkansas counties

BY: - August 3, 2023

The Arkansas Development Finance Authority has awarded more than $75 million in federal tax credits for affordable housing developments in Benton, Lonoke, Pulaski and Washington counties.  The federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credits will generate approximately $64 million in equity, according to a press release.  “Developing high-quality and affordable housing is vital for the success of […]

Arkansas broadband office launches survey to gauge digital savvy

BY: - July 17, 2023

The Arkansas State Broadband Office recently launched its Digital Skills and Opportunity Survey as part of an effort to better understand the state’s digital divide. Arkansas received more than $840,000 in federal funds through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to study the state’s digital divide, create a plan to address its digital skills gap […]