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Mental and Behavioral Health in Arkansas
Mental and Behavioral Health in Arkansas

This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council received a report regarding the state of mental and behavioral health in Arkansas.This report was months i...

Computer Science Education Week
Computer Science Education Week

Nationwide, just half of all high schools offer computer science courses.  That’s not the case here in Arkansas.Arkansas is recognized nationally...

2023 Session to Begin January 9
2023 Session to Begin January 9

Returning House members and newly elected members are now preparing for the upcoming session.The 2023 Regular Session will begin on January 9 at noon....

Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs Announced
Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs Announced

A & B CommitteesJBC, ALC, and Joint Auditing CommitteesSelect CommitteesArkansas House 94th General Assembly Seniority ListArkansas House 94th Gen...

Supporting Small Businesses
Supporting Small Businesses

When you choose to shop at a small business you are choosing to invest in your community. It is estimated that for every $100 spent in a local busines...

Grown in Arkansas
Grown in Arkansas

Did you know that more than 12% of all turkeys produced in the United States are raised right here in Arkansas? Arkansas produces 27 million turkeys p...

Thanksgiving 2022
Thanksgiving 2022

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed to observe Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 24, 2022.A legal holiday by authority o...

House Caucus Scheduled for November 17
House Caucus Scheduled for November 17

Committees are an essential part of the legislative process. While in committee, a bill is reviewed, researched, and sometimes revised. Committee meet...

Veterans in Arkansas
Veterans in Arkansas

Arkansas is home to more than 222,000 veterans.  That equals close to 10% of our adult population.Whether they served in times of war or peace, o...

National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month

Did you know that out of the over 400,000 children and teens in foster care in the United States, over 100,000 of them are waiting to be adopted? Righ...

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