Program to give Arkansas businesses tax incentives to hire former prisoners

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – Arkansas lawmakers are hoping to give former prisoners a good-paying job.

According to content partner KARK, a bill brought before the House committee on Thursday, Feb. 16 would create a program to give tax incentives to businesses that hire former prisoners.

The bill’s sponsor, State Rep. Robin Lundstrum, said it would help address a worker shortage and give people a second chance.

While lawmakers did not vote on it Thursday, Lundstrum is hoping to make some more changes before it goes up for a vote.

You can read more about the reasoning behind the bill by visiting KARK’s website.

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