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...

SPEAKER SHEPHERD APPOINTS JOHN SINCLAIR TO ESG OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
SPEAKER SHEPHERD APPOINTS JOHN SINCLAIR TO ESG OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

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2023 Regular Session Summary of General Legislation
2023 Regular Session Summary of General Legislation

2023 Regular Session-Summary of General Legislation

Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday to Begin August 5
Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday to Begin August 5

As summer winds down and the excitement of a new school year builds, families across the state are planning for the added expense of back-to-school sh...

"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...

Speaker Shepherd Announces Appointment to Medical Marijuana Commission
Speaker Shepherd Announces Appointment to Medical Marijuana Commission

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