Note 12 - Income Taxes (Details Textual) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2022	Dec. 31, 2021
Operating Loss Carryforwards	$ 9,400
Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration	1,300
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties and Interest Accrued, Total	$ 0	$ 0

Amount of operating loss carryforward, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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Amount accrued for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return.

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Amount of operating loss carryforward subject to expiration, before tax effects, available to reduce future taxable income under enacted tax laws.

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