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Remember and Honor
Remember and Honor

Our state has a deep-rooted history of patriotism and sacrifice. In World War II, nearly 10% of our population at the time served our country in the v...

2023 Economic Development Legislation
2023 Economic Development Legislation

Employment in Arkansas has increased for seven consecutive months. The latest report from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services shows the unempl...

National Police Week
National Police Week

National Police Week begins on Sunday, May 14. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memor...

2023 Legislation Regarding Human Trafficking
2023 Legislation Regarding Human Trafficking

Since its inception in 2007, the National Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 557 cases of human trafficking in Arkansas. Close to 1,500 victims...

The House will automatically adjourn Sine Die at noon today.
The House will automatically adjourn Sine Die at noon today.

Pursuant to HCR1007, the House will not convene but will automatically adjourn Sine Die at noon today.https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocument...

Mental Health Legislation 2023
Mental Health Legislation 2023

In the months leading up to the 2023 Regular Session, several legislators were meeting with mental health providers, medical professionals, and behavi...

Transportation Laws 2023
Transportation Laws 2023

In the most recent legislative session, the Arkansas General Assembly made several changes to our laws regarding transportation.The new laws impact ev...

Election Legislation from the 2023 Regular Session
Election Legislation from the 2023 Regular Session

More than twenty bills passed in the 2023 Regular Session address Arkansas elections.From how an initiative is placed on the ballot to when the polls...

Final Week of the 2023 Regular Session
Final Week of the 2023 Regular Session

In the final week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed a criminal justice reform bill, a tax cut, and a budget that increases spending in edu...

Daily Summary for Tuesday April 4, 2023
Daily Summary for Tuesday April 4, 2023

On Tuesday, the House adopted HJR1006. This resolution is a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow lottery proceeds to provide scholarship...

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