House Caucus Scheduled for November 17
House Caucus Scheduled for November 17

Committees are an essential part of the legislative process. While in committee, a bill is reviewed, researched, and sometimes revised. Committee meet...

2022 Veterans Day
2022 Veterans Day

The State of Arkansas will observe Veterans Day as an official state holiday on Friday, November 11, 2022.  State Capitol offices and state build...

Veterans in Arkansas
Veterans in Arkansas

Arkansas is home to more than 222,000 veterans.  That equals close to 10% of our adult population.Whether they served in times of war or peace, o...

National Adoption Month
National Adoption Month

Did you know that out of the over 400,000 children and teens in foster care in the United States, over 100,000 of them are waiting to be adopted? Righ...

Opioid Awareness
Opioid Awareness

It is estimated that 225 people die every day from a drug overdose in America. In 2020, 547 people died from a drug overdose in Arkansas.The current o...

Budget Hearings Begin
Budget Hearings Begin

Our state budget has a direct impact on everything from classrooms to health care. The importance of the budget is why the General Assembly begins rev...

Voter Registration Deadline
Voter Registration Deadline

There is an important deadline approaching for Arkansans planning to vote in the November election.If you have not already registered to vote, you hav...

Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Breast Cancer Awareness Month

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., one in eight women will develop breast cancer. It is the most common form of cancer and the...

Suicide Prevention Month
Suicide Prevention Month

According to the Arkansas Department of Health, suicide is the leading cause of violent death in Arkansas. In 2020, 583 Arkansans died by suicide.That...

Adult Education Week
Adult Education Week

Every community feels the impact when adults lack a high school diploma or the skills to compete in the 21st-century workforce.Not only is it devastat...