Rural Development in Arkansas
Rural Development in Arkansas

In Arkansas, 41% of the population live in rural counties. In contrast, only 14% of the United States population as a whole live in nonmetropolitan co...

Did You Know?
Did You Know?

Unless otherwise stated in the legislation, all acts passed in the 2019 Regular Session without emergency clauses will become effective on July 24, 20...

Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship
Arkansas Academic Challenge Scholarship

For students just beginning an education or going back to school, the lottery scholarship offers opportunities to pursue dream careers and secure fina...

New Transportation Laws
New Transportation Laws

Many of the bills passed in the recent session could have a direct impact on your daily commute.  The Public Transportation Committee heard testi...

Growing our Tourism Industry
Growing our Tourism Industry

When we pass legislation to grow our economy, it does not stop at tax incentives and workforce training.In Arkansas, we know our economy can also grow...

Final Week of the 2019 Regular Session
Final Week of the 2019 Regular Session

More than 900 bills have been signed into law this session. This General Assembly has reduced taxes, addressed infrastructure needs, increased funding...

Daily Summary for April 10, 2019
Daily Summary for April 10, 2019

The vast majority of work for the 2019 Regular Session is now complete.  We will meet one final time later this month to address any unfinished b...

Daily Summary for April 9, 2019
Daily Summary for April 9, 2019

On Tuesday, the House passed HB1876, the bill to amend the Revenue Stabilization Law. The bill outlines the $5.7 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2020....

Daily Summary for April 8, 2019
Daily Summary for April 8, 2019

The Joint Budget Committee advanced HB1876, the bill to amend the Revenue Stabilization Law. The bill outlines the $5.7 billion budget for the Fiscal...

Week 12 of 2019 Regular Session
Week 12 of 2019 Regular Session

The state budget is guided by the Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) which is typically one of the last items passed every session.  Members will be...