Budget Hearings to Begin March 6
Budget Hearings to Begin March 6

From classrooms to healthcare, the state budget has a direct impact on our daily lives. Weeks before the legislative session begins, the General Assem...

Improving Maternal Health in Arkansas
Improving Maternal Health in Arkansas

This week, several members attended a Maternal Health Roundtable at UAMS. The roundtable included Arkansas medical professionals discussing maternal h...

2024 George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day
2024 George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy Gatson Bates Day

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on Monday, February 19, 2024, in observance of George Washington’s Birthday and Daisy...

ALC Approves Funding for Enhanced Behavioral Health Services
ALC Approves Funding for Enhanced Behavioral Health Services

In a recent report to Arkansas lawmakers, it was revealed that behavioral health cases at a pediatric hospital surged by 25% since the pandemic's onse...

American Heart Month
American Heart Month

February marks the beginning of American Heart Month, a crucial period dedicated to raising awareness about heart health and the prevalence of heart d...

Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations
Arkansas Food Hall of Fame Now Accepting Nominations

Food traditions often serve as cultural landmarks, preserving culinary heritage and connecting generations. Long-standing food establishments carry th...

Arkansas Legislative Council Update
Arkansas Legislative Council Update

The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) and the council’s subcommittees met this week at the Capitol. These meetings were previously scheduled for the...

Education Committee Begins Adequacy Study
Education Committee Begins Adequacy Study

Public education stands as the primary expenditure within state government. This month, the House and Senate Education Committees began working on the...

WINTER WEATHER UPDATE
WINTER WEATHER UPDATE

Due to the winter weather, House Offices will be closed today.All ALC meetings scheduled for this week have been rescheduled for next week.You can fin...

Legislative Study of Arkansas Firearms & Concealed Carry
Legislative Study of Arkansas Firearms & Concealed Carry

This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee held a meeting to discuss concealed carry laws in Arkansas.This me...