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Governor announces elimination of state grocery tax

KAIT | Region 8 News | Jonesboro, Arkansas
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Arkansas 's grocery tax is the lowest in the United States .

The Grocery Tax Relief Act will eliminate the 0.125 percent state grocery tax.

The bill will not affect county and municipal grocery taxes.

The governor said she would sign the legislation as soon as it arrives on her desk.

Sanders also announced the creation of the Good Neighbor Act .