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Budget Hearings Continue
Budget Hearings Continue

This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) approved several requests to distribute federal funding to benefit Arkansas education, health, and s...

House Organizational Meeting Scheduled for November 19
House Organizational Meeting Scheduled for November 19

Now that the election has concluded, the members elected to serve in the 95th General Assembly will soon be gathering in the House Chamber.The House O...

Honoring our Veterans
Honoring our Veterans

Arkansas is home to more than 182,000 veterans. As we approach Veteran’s Day, we’d like to thank every one of them for their selflessness and bravery....

Veterans Day 2024
Veterans Day 2024

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2024, to observe Veterans Day.Official Holiday BulletinOffici...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month continues during October, it is important to reflect on the progress that has been made in the fight against breast c...

Early Voting to Begin October 21
Early Voting to Begin October 21

It is almost time to make your voice heard in the upcoming General Election. Early voting starts next week on Oct. 21, 2024.Election Day is November 5...

Education Committee Proposes Funding Increase
Education Committee Proposes Funding Increase

This week, the House and Senate Education Committees approved a proposed recommendation for educational adequacy. The plan to increase state funding t...

Budget Hearings to Begin October 8
Budget Hearings to Begin October 8

The state budget profoundly influences our daily lives, affecting everything from education to healthcare. As the legislative session approaches, the...

Farm to School Month
Farm to School Month

As we enter the month of October, Arkansas gears up to celebrate Arkansas Farm to School Month – a time dedicated to connecting schools, early childho...

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

The deadline to register to vote for the November General Election is fast approaching.  If you are not already registered, you have until Monday...

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