February is American Heart Month
February is American Heart Month

Heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States, and 1 in 4 deaths are caused by heart disease each year. In 2...

Black History Month 2021
Black History Month 2021

The first African-Americans to serve in the Arkansas House of Representatives were William H. Grey, James T. White, Anderson Louis Rush, Richard R. Sa...

Real ID now available at more locations
Real ID now available at more locations

This week, the Department of Finance and Administration announced that effective February 3, 2020, all 134 State Revenue Offices will have the ability...

Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election is February 3rd
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election is February 3rd

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston is encouraging all Arkansans to exercise their civil rights by getting registered and voting in the Preferen...

Preventing Human Trafficking in Arkansas
Preventing Human Trafficking in Arkansas

Millions of men, women, and children are trafficked every year. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, reports of trafficking can be fou...

Arkansas Imagination Library
Arkansas Imagination Library

Research tells us that 61% of low-income families have no age-appropriate books in their homes. Middle-income homes have an average of 13 books per ch...

Reducing Electronic Waste in Arkansas
Reducing Electronic Waste in Arkansas

In an age where technology moves at a rapid pace, electronic devices often become e-waste in only a few years after manufacturing.Electronic waste, co...

Official State Holiday Bulletin: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday
Official State Holiday Bulletin: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday

The State of Arkansas will observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday as an official state holiday on Monday, January 20, 2020.  State Capito...

New Law Addressing Uninsured Motorists
New Law Addressing Uninsured Motorists

One of the new laws which took effect this week may reduce the number of uninsured motorists on Arkansas highways.Nationwide, it is estimated that 1 i...

Looking Ahead to 2020
Looking Ahead to 2020

As many of you are reflecting on 2019 and setting goals for 2020, we want to remind you of what’s ahead for the Arkansas House in the New Year.In less...