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Celebrating Arkansas Rice Farmers
Celebrating Arkansas Rice Farmers

As we welcome September, it’s a time to recognize the vital role that rice plays in Arkansas and to celebrate National Rice Month. Our state stands pr...

The Great Arkansas Cleanup
The Great Arkansas Cleanup

Our neighborhoods are more than just places where we live. They are the very essence of our communities, reflecting our values, aspirations, and pride...

2024 Labor Day
2024 Labor Day

The State of Arkansas will observe Labor Day as an official state holiday on Monday, September 2, 2024.The State Capitol Offices and all state buildin...

Committee Reviews Progress in Family Preservation Services
Committee Reviews Progress in Family Preservation Services

This week, the House Committee for Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs reviewed a vital report from the Division of Children a...

Education Committee Continues Adequacy Study
Education Committee Continues Adequacy Study

This week, the House and Senate Education Committee convened to continue important work on the Educational Adequacy Study, a crucial study aimed at en...

Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over

As we approach Labor Day, it’s crucial to highlight a significant initiative aimed at making our roads safer. From August 16 through September 2, incl...

Safeguarding Children from Online Predators
Safeguarding Children from Online Predators

Recently, the Arkansas State Police (ASP) issued a reminder for parents to remain vigilant in recognizing and preventing online predators from targeti...

Flashing Red Kids Ahead
Flashing Red Kids Ahead

Every day during the school year, more than 350,000 Arkansas children depend on school buses to transport them safely to and from school. These buses...

Sales Tax Holiday 2024
Sales Tax Holiday 2024

A recent survey by the National Retail Foundation revealed that families plan to spend an average of $875 for children starting or returning to school...

Improving Access to Childcare
Improving Access to Childcare

Early childhood education lays the foundation for lifelong learning. Improving access to high-quality childcare programs helps to provide structured e...

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