Labor Day 2022
Labor Day 2022

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022, to observe Labor Day.A legal holiday by authority of Act 30...

Recovery in Arkansas
Recovery in Arkansas

September is National Recovery Month. It is a national observance held every year to promote and support new evidence-based treatment and recovery pra...

Flashing Red, Kids Ahead!
Flashing Red, Kids Ahead!

As Arkansas students head back to school, we want to take this week to remind drivers to be mindful of student safety when approaching school buses.It...

Special Session Adjourns
Special Session Adjourns

After passing legislation to accelerate tax cuts and provide funding for school safety, the 93rd General Assembly adjourned from a special session on...

Daily Summary for Thursday, August 11, 2022
Daily Summary for Thursday, August 11, 2022

Legislation to accelerate tax cuts and legislation to fund school safety measures have now been signed into law.On Thursday morning, the House passed...

Daily Summary for Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Daily Summary for Wednesday, August 10, 2022

With a vote of 81-14, the House passed HB1002.HB1002 accelerates the implementation of income and corporate tax cuts which were scheduled to become ef...

Daily Summary for Tuesday, August 9, 2022
Daily Summary for Tuesday, August 9, 2022

On the first day of the special session, committees advanced two pieces of legislation.The Joint Budget Committee advanced SB2. This sets aside $50 mi...

Extraordinary Session
Extraordinary Session

The Governor is expected to call the General Assembly into an Extraordinary Session next week to address the use of surplus funds to provide tax relie...

Arkansas Catfish Month
Arkansas Catfish Month

The catfish industry is the largest component of aquaculture in the United States and a significant industry in Arkansas.  In fact, Arkansas catf...

Sales Tax Holiday Begins August 6
Sales Tax Holiday Begins August 6

It is estimated that on average families will spend more than $600 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. This time of year can bring a finan...