One benefit of governing in the South

Cold-weather states are finding that the hundreds of thousands of tons of salt to keep roads and highways safe this winter will cost at least twice as much as last year. Governments that are already in tight spots are having to decide whether they can make due with less salt.

It'll affect governments in Arkansas, but not as much as other states. Some states like Wisconsin are planning on changing the way they clear roads by using a de-icer. The increase in the price of salt is being blamed on a shortage due to bad summer weather.