Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday 2024
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday 2024

The State of Arkansas will observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday as an official state holiday on Monday, January 15, 2024.State Capitol offic...

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching
Voter Registration Deadline Approaching

As the Preferential Primary Election and Nonpartisan General Election draw near in Arkansas, it's crucial for every eligible citizen to recognize the...

New Year's Day 2024
New Year's Day 2024

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed to observe:New Year’s Day, Monday, January 1, 2024Legal holidays by authority of Act...

New Laws for 2024
New Laws for 2024

Many of the laws we passed in 2023 take effect on January 1, 2024.These new laws impact everything from taxes to criminal justice.Act 10 of the 2023 E...

2023 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day
2023 Christmas Eve & Christmas Day

The State of Arkansas will observe Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day as official state holidays on Monday, December 25th, 2023; Tuesday...

Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse
Preparing for the 2024 Solar Eclipse

Recently members of the Arkansas Legislative Council heard from several state agencies who are currently making plans for the 2024 Solar Eclipse.This...

Christmas at the Capitol
Christmas at the Capitol

This week marked the 8th consecutive year of a heartwarming Christmas celebration at the Capitol. Legislators, Capitol staff, state agencies, and lobb...

Left Lane Driving Laws Discussed in Committee
Left Lane Driving Laws Discussed in Committee

This week, the House Public Transportation Committee and the Senate Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs Committee heard testimony from...

2023 Sounds of the Season
2023 Sounds of the Season

We are currently celebrating 2023 Sounds of the Season performances, where choirs and groups from all over the state of Arkansas come to perform in th...

Committee Reviews Tax Incentives
Committee Reviews Tax Incentives

This week, the House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee approved two interim studies regarding tax incentives.The first interim...