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Celebrating the Arkansas Worker
Celebrating the Arkansas Worker

Labor Day is more than just a day off work. It’s a day to celebrate the invaluable contributions of workers in our communities. In Arkansas, we have a...

Labor Day 2023
Labor Day 2023

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on  Monday, Sept. 4, 2023, to observe Labor Day.State Capitol offices and state...

Arkansas Legislative Council Convenes
Arkansas Legislative Council Convenes

Subcommittees of the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) held meetings this week. ALC convened on Friday.The ALC Higher Education Subcommittee heard a...

SPEAKER SHEPHERD APPOINTS CHAD MAY TO STATE BOARD OF FINANCE
SPEAKER SHEPHERD APPOINTS CHAD MAY TO STATE BOARD OF FINANCE

SPEAKER SHEPHERD APPOINTS CHAD MAY TO THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCELittle Rock, Arkansas (August 21, 2023) –Arkansas House Speaker Matthew Shepherd has n...

National Senior Citizens Day
National Senior Citizens Day

The latest census figures show 17.8% of our state’s population is over the age of 65. Nationwide, the population aged 65 and over grew nearly five tim...

Flashing Red, Kids Ahead
Flashing Red, Kids Ahead

As we navigate busy streets in our communities, rushing to work or running errands, it’s easy to get caught up in the fast pace of modern life. Howeve...

“L” Stands for Literacy
“L” Stands for Literacy

As we approach the new academic school year, we want to extend our deepest appreciation to teachers across the state and wish them and our students a...

"Speeding Slows You Down" Campaign
"Speeding Slows You Down" Campaign

From 2012 to 2021, speeding-related fatalities increased by 19% nationwide. Speeding fatalities have continued to increase over the past few years. Fr...

Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis
Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis

In 2022, the Arkansas State Crime Lab reported 457 drug overdose deaths. Fentanyl was a contributing factor in 251 of those deaths.And from January to...

2023 Independence Day
2023 Independence Day

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, to observe Independence Day.A legal holiday by authority of...

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