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2024 Independence Day
2024 Independence Day

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024, to observe Independence Day.Official Holiday Bulletin

Arkansas State Parks
Arkansas State Parks

As July rolls around, so does National Parks and Recreation Month, a time to recognize the importance of parks and recreation in establishing and main...

Second Extraordinary Session of the 94th General Assembly
Second Extraordinary Session of the 94th General Assembly

This week, the General Assembly convened for an Extraordinary Session, during which the legislature passed significant tax legislation.The new laws re...

Daily Summary from the Arkansas House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Daily Summary from the Arkansas House of Representatives on Wednesday, June 19, 2024

The General Assembly has concluded the Second Extraordinary Session, during which the Governor signed significant tax cut legislation into law.The new...

Daily Summary from the Arkansas House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Daily Summary from the Arkansas House of Representatives on Tuesday, June 18, 2024

On Tuesday, the House passed HB1001 and HB1002.HB1001 lowers the top individual income tax rate from 4.4% to 3.9%, and the corporate income tax rate f...

Daily Summary from the Arkansas House of Representatives on Monday, June 17, 2024
Daily Summary from the Arkansas House of Representatives on Monday, June 17, 2024

On the first day of the Second Extraordinary Session, the House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced two bills.HB1001 would reduce the top individu...

Women Veterans Day
Women Veterans Day

Women have been part of the American military narrative since the Revolutionary War, initially serving as nurses, spies, and support staff. Today, the...

Arkansas Farmers Markets
Arkansas Farmers Markets

Arkansas Farmers Market Week is just around the corner, running from June 9-15. With over 100 markets across the state, this is the perfect opportunit...

Honor and Remember
Honor and Remember

Memorial Day signifies more than just the unofficial commencement of summer. It is a day to pause, reflect, and honor the countless individuals who ha...

Mental Health Awareness Month
Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of mental health and wellness in Americans' lives and...

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