2025 Legislation with January 1, 2026 Effective Date
2025 Legislation with January 1, 2026 Effective Date

ACT 16 (HB1046) establishes a Blue Envelope Program to ease communication between an individual with autism spectrum disorder and law enforcement duri...

Laws Taking Effect January 1st
Laws Taking Effect January 1st

As the new year approaches, Arkansans will soon see a number of laws passed by the House of Representatives and the General Assembly take effect. Whil...

Arkansas Legislative Council
Arkansas Legislative Council

The Arkansas Legislative Council spent much of the week examining state finances, agency oversight, and the challenge of setting priorities amid finit...

Christmas at the Capitol
Christmas at the Capitol

This week at the State Capitol, members of the Arkansas House of Representatives came together for an annual Christmas tradition that reflects the spi...

Legislative Committees Convene in Hot Springs
Legislative Committees Convene in Hot Springs

The House and Senate Agriculture, Forestry, and Economic Development Committees met jointly this week at the Hot Springs Convention Center during the...

Supporting Small Businesses
Supporting Small Businesses

As the holiday season approaches, many of us are beginning to think about our shopping lists and where we’ll spend our hard-earned money. There’s no b...

Arkansas Legislative Council Week
Arkansas Legislative Council Week

The Arkansas Legislative Council convened this week to review key updates affecting state revenues, public assistance programs, healthcare initiatives...

Important Election Dates
Important Election Dates

Candidate filing officially wrapped up this week, marking the start of the 2026 election season in Arkansas. Over the past week and a half, candidates...

Legislative Update on SNAP Benefits and Childcare Assistance
Legislative Update on SNAP Benefits and Childcare Assistance

As the federal government shutdown continues, the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is working to manage its far-reaching effects on program...

Reserve Funds Directed to Foodbanks
Reserve Funds Directed to Foodbanks

As Arkansas families feel the effects of the ongoing federal government shutdown, state leaders are stepping in to make sure no one goes hungry. This...