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"Speeding Slows You Down" Campaign
"Speeding Slows You Down" Campaign

From 2012 to 2021, speeding-related fatalities increased by 19% nationwide. Speeding fatalities have continued to increase over the past few years. Fr...

Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis
Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis

In 2022, the Arkansas State Crime Lab reported 457 drug overdose deaths. Fentanyl was a contributing factor in 251 of those deaths.And from January to...

2023 Independence Day
2023 Independence Day

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, to observe Independence Day.A legal holiday by authority of...

Exploring Arkansas State Parks
Exploring Arkansas State Parks

From battlefield tours in Prairie Grove to sunset boat cruises in DeGray Lake, Arkansas State Parks hosts more than 42,000 educational programs, activ...

Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month
Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month

In Arkansas, an estimated 58,000 Arkansans aged 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s in 2020. This number is expected to climb to 67,000 by 2025....

Scholarship Deadline Approaching
Scholarship Deadline Approaching

If you or someone you know is heading to college this fall, we want to remind you of an important deadline. July 1 is the last day to apply for the Ar...

June 12th is Women Veterans Day
June 12th is Women Veterans Day

One of the pieces of legislation signed into law this year creates Women Veterans Day as a state memorial day to be celebrated on June 12 each year.Ac...

2023 Agriculture Legislation
2023 Agriculture Legislation

Agriculture has long been the backbone of our state’s economy.Currently, the industry contributes more than $19 billion annually to our economy.The ri...

Statement from House Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd Regarding Temporary Order
Statement from House Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd Regarding Temporary Order

Arkansas House Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd released the following statement on Friday:“While I disagree with this temporary ruling, I am pleased that...

Memorial Day 2023
Memorial Day 2023

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, to observe Memorial Day.A legal holiday by authority of Act...

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