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...

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...