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Charted: Arkansas' tax on 'sin'

A line chart that tracks Arkansas alcohol and tobacco tax revenue from July 2025 to April 2026. Alcohol revenue falls from $7.4 million to a low of $4.5 million in February 2026, then rebounds to $6.3 million in April. Tobacco revenue ranges from $13.8 million to $15.9 million and stays higher throughout.

Arkansas alcohol and tobacco tax revenue, fiscal 2026


Data: Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration; Chart: Worth Sparkman/Axios

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Arkansas' split-screen rankings reality

A table that lists Arkansasâ top and bottom state rankings across 12 metrics. Arkansas ranks No. 1 in affordability, inbound movers, teacher job satisfaction and several others, including a tie in election integrity. It ranks No. 50 in food insecurity and maternity practices, and No. 49 in median annual wage and overall health.

Arkansas' best and worst rankings

Data: U.S. News & World Report, TNTP, Heritage Foundation, Atlas Van Lines, Americans United for Life, Education Week, America's Health Rankings, USDA, CDC, America's Health Rankings, Bureau of Labor Statistics, America's Health Rankings; Note: *Advocacy group rankings; Chart: Worth Sparkman/Axios

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