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According to the Arkansas Department of Health, suicide is the leading cause of violent death in Arkansas. In 2020, 583 Arkansans died by suicide.That...

Every community feels the impact when adults lack a high school diploma or the skills to compete in the 21st-century workforce.Not only is it devastat...

It is estimated that more than 20 percent of Arkansas households are food insecure. The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance also estimates that 1 in 3 chi...

Labor Day is a time to reflect on the social and economic achievements of American workers. The labor force in Arkansas and its forecasted potential i...

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, to observe Labor Day.A legal holiday by authority of Act 30...

September is National Recovery Month. It is a national observance held every year to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery pra...

As Arkansas students head back to school, we want to take this week to remind drivers to be mindful of student safety when approaching school buses.It...

After passing legislation to accelerate tax cuts and provide funding for school safety, the 93rd General Assembly adjourned from a special session on...

Legislation to accelerate tax cuts and legislation to fund school safety measures have now been signed into law.On Thursday morning, the House passed...

With a vote of 81-14, the House passed HB1002.HB1002 accelerates the implementation of income and corporate tax cuts which were scheduled to become ef...