June 12th is Women Veterans Day
June 12th is Women Veterans Day

One of the pieces of legislation signed into law this year creates Women Veterans Day as a state memorial day to be celebrated on June 12 each year.Ac...

2023 Agriculture Legislation
2023 Agriculture Legislation

Agriculture has long been the backbone of our state’s economy.Currently, the industry contributes more than $19 billion annually to our economy.The ri...

Statement from House Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd Regarding Temporary Order
Statement from House Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd Regarding Temporary Order

Arkansas House Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd released the following statement on Friday:“While I disagree with this temporary ruling, I am pleased that...

Memorial Day 2023
Memorial Day 2023

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on Monday, May 29, 2023, to observe Memorial Day.A legal holiday by authority of Act...

Remember and Honor
Remember and Honor

Our state has a deep-rooted history of patriotism and sacrifice. In World War II, nearly 10% of our population at the time served our country in the v...

2023 Economic Development Legislation
2023 Economic Development Legislation

Employment in Arkansas has increased for seven consecutive months. The latest report from the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services shows the unempl...

National Police Week
National Police Week

National Police Week begins on Sunday, May 14. In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memor...

Statement from Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd
Statement from Speaker Matthew J. Shepherd

Arkansas House Speaker Matthew Shepherd has released the following statement:“As we have stated before emergency clause votes are recorded separately...

2023 Legislation Regarding Human Trafficking
2023 Legislation Regarding Human Trafficking

Since its inception in 2007, the National Human Trafficking Hotline has identified 557 cases of human trafficking in Arkansas. Close to 1,500 victims...

The House will automatically adjourn Sine Die at noon today.
The House will automatically adjourn Sine Die at noon today.

Pursuant to HCR1007, the House will not convene but will automatically adjourn Sine Die at noon today.https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/FTPDocument...