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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...

Breast Cancer Awareness
Breast Cancer Awareness

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month—a time to honor survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and recommit to improving access to lifesaving care. In...

Speaker Evans Joins Regional Leaders in Supporting Forestry Industry Relief Efforts
Speaker Evans Joins Regional Leaders in Supporting Forestry Industry Relief Efforts

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEOctober 20, 2025  Speaker Evans Joins Regional Leaders in Supporting Forestry Industry Relief EffortsArkansas House Spe...

ALC Adopts Resolution Urging Federal Leaders to Support Farmers
ALC Adopts Resolution Urging Federal Leaders to Support Farmers

The Arkansas Legislative Council this week adopted a resolution urging federal leaders to take swift action to support Arkansas farmers amid mounting...

Recruiting and Retaining Arkansas Teachers
Recruiting and Retaining Arkansas Teachers

The House and Senate Education Committees met this week to review the Arkansas Department of Education’s (ADE) comprehensive plan to strengthen the st...

Legislative Update
Legislative Update

Arkansas lawmakers held a series of committee meetings this week, covering issues ranging from childcare to criminal justice, energy development, and...

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