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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 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017. Official Holiday Bulletin

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 Extraordinary Session reduces the top personal income tax rate from 4.7% to 4.4% for tax years beginning January 1, 2024. The act also reduces the corporate […]

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, December 26th, 2023; and Monday, January 1st, 2024.  The State Capitol offices and all state buildings will be closed. The Capitol building continues to be open to the public for extended […]

Recently members of the Arkansas Legislative Council heard from several state agencies who are currently making plans for the 2024 Solar Eclipse. This astronomical phenomenon, where the Moon will cast a shadow over the sun, is expected to create a 117.9-mile-wide path of totality. The shadow will touch down in the southwest tip of Arkansas […]

This week marked the 8th consecutive year of a heartwarming Christmas celebration at the Capitol. Legislators, Capitol staff, state agencies, and lobbyists gathered to spread holiday cheer by bringing gifts for children in foster care. Year after year, this event is eagerly anticipated by participants as it brings much-needed joy and smiles to the faces […]

This week, the House Public Transportation Committee and the Senate Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs Committee heard testimony from the Arkansas State Police and the Highway Police concerning the prevalent issue of driving in the left lane. In 2021, the Arkansas General Assembly passed legislation aimed at addressing the challenges posed by inappropriate use of […]

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 the Capitol’s 2nd Floor Rotunda. Please check out the schedule for the day’s lineup.

This week, the House Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development Committee approved two interim studies regarding tax incentives. The first interim study proposal approved directs the committee to study the sales and use tax exemptions for farm machinery and equipment and the potential use of sales and use tax exemption cards. The committee was informed there […]

As 2024 is approaching we would like to take this time to give Arkansans a look at what is ahead for the General Assembly. Pre-fiscal session budget hearings will begin Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Over the course of the budget hearings, the committee will hear budget requests for all state boards, commissions, and agencies. These […]

While the convenience of department stores and online shopping is undeniable, we’d like to take this time to encourage you to incorporate shopping locally this holiday season. Saturday, November 25, 2023, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Small businesses are the […]

The State of Arkansas will observe Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, by Governor’s Proclamation. State Capitol offices and state buildings will be closed.  The State Capitol will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24th, and the remainder […]

As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, we encourage Arkansans to take a moment to acknowledge the unsung heroes of this holiday season—our farmers.Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for the blessings in our lives, and the hardworking men and women who toil in the fields, day in and day out, deserve a […]