Budget Hearings to Begin October 8
Budget Hearings to Begin October 8

The state budget profoundly influences our daily lives, affecting everything from education to healthcare. As the legislative session approaches, the...

Farm to School Month
Farm to School Month

As we enter the month of October, Arkansas gears up to celebrate Arkansas Farm to School Month – a time dedicated to connecting schools, early childho...

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

The deadline to register to vote for the November General Election is fast approaching.  If you are not already registered, you have until Monday...

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...

Speaker Shepherd Honored at 2024 CSG Southern Legislative Conference
Speaker Shepherd Honored at 2024 CSG Southern Legislative Conference

News ReleaseArkansas House Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd was recently named the recipient of the 2024 Thomas B. Murphy Legacy Award from the Council of...

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...