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Rental Assistance
Rental Assistance

This week, we want to direct your attention to a program that could help Arkansans struggling to pay rent and utilities due to the pandemic.The Arkans...

National Police Week
National Police Week

When an officer is killed, it is not only a loss to the agency, it’s a loss to our entire state.National Police Week is May 9-May 15. May 15 has also...

2021 Changes to Transportation Legislation
2021 Changes to Transportation Legislation

From when you can drive in the left lane to regulating autonomous cars, the 93rd General Assembly made several changes to laws regarding our roadways....

Proposed Constitutional Amendments from the 93rd General Assembly
Proposed Constitutional Amendments from the 93rd General Assembly

SJR10 would allow the General Assembly to call a special session upon the submission of a written proclamation with signatures from at least 2/3 of bo...

2021 Tax Cut Legislation
2021 Tax Cut Legislation

The House is now in an extended recess for the 2021 Regular Session.While we have completed the vast majority of our work for the year, we will return...

2021 Judiciary Legislation
2021 Judiciary Legislation

Act 250 removes the duty to retreat before using physical or deadly force.Act 681 states that a person who commits a serious felony involving violence...

2021 Economic Development Legislation
2021 Economic Development Legislation

Act 67 allows cities, counties, and improvement districts to partner with established providers to expand broadband services for those who currently d...

2021 Education Legislation
2021 Education Legislation

Act 614 raises the foundation funding amount for public schools from the current $6,899 per student to $7,182 per student for the next school year. It...

2021 Tax Cut Legislation
2021 Tax Cut Legislation

Legislation passed so far this session reduced taxes by $84 million for the current fiscal year and is projected to cut another $197 million in taxes...

Daily Summary for April 27, 2021
Daily Summary for April 27, 2021

The House is now in an extended recess. We will return in the fall to address redistricting.House members returned to the chamber shortly after midnig...

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