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Arkansas Legislative Council Convenes

August 25, 2023
Subcommittees of the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) held meetings this week. ALC convened on Friday. The ALC Higher Education Subcommittee heard a presentation from Dr. Ken Warden, the Commissioner of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE). ADHE is currently working on the implementation of Arkansas Teacher Academy. This program is designed to increase the […]
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SPEAKER SHEPHERD APPOINTS CHAD MAY TO STATE BOARD OF FINANCE

August 21, 2023
SPEAKER SHEPHERD APPOINTS CHAD MAY TO THE STATE BOARD OF FINANCE Little Rock, Arkansas (August 21, 2023) – Arkansas House Speaker Matthew Shepherd has named Chad T. May of Little Rock to serve on the State Board of Finance.   May is the Chief Executive Officer of Armor Bank. He has worked in the financial […]
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National Senior Citizens Day

August 18, 2023
The latest census figures show 17.8% of our state’s population is over the age of 65. Nationwide, the population aged 65 and over grew nearly five times faster than the total population over the 100 years from 1920 to 2020.August 21 is National Senior Citizens Day. It’s an opportunity to show our appreciation for their […]
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Flashing Red, Kids Ahead

August 11, 2023
As we navigate busy streets in our communities, rushing to work or running errands, it’s easy to get caught up in the fast pace of modern life. However, one thing demands our utmost attention on Arkansas roadways- a stopped school bus with its flashing lights and extended stop arm. Every day during the school year, […]
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“L” Stands for Literacy

August 4, 2023
As we approach the new academic school year, we want to extend our deepest appreciation to teachers across the state and wish them and our students a successful year. Classrooms are buzzing with excitement and we can’t wait to witness the progress our students will be making. There will be several changes made to education […]
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Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday to Begin August 5

July 28, 2023
As summer winds down and the excitement of a new school year builds, families across the state are planning for the added expense of back-to-school shopping. This year, consumers are expected to spend close to $600 per child on clothes, shoes, and school supplies. That is why we want to take this time to remind […]
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“Speeding Slows You Down” Campaign

July 21, 2023
From 2012 to 2021, speeding-related fatalities increased by 19% nationwide. Speeding fatalities have continued to increase over the past few years. From 2020-2021 alone, law-enforcement agencies documented an 8% increase in speeding-related fatalities.In 2021, speeding killed more than 12,000 people nationwide, accounting for more than one-quarter of all traffic fatalities.That is why throughout July, Arkansas […]
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Addressing the Fentanyl Crisis

July 14, 2023
In 2022, the Arkansas State Crime Lab reported 457 drug overdose deaths. Fentanyl was a contributing factor in 251 of those deaths. And from January to March of this year, the crime lab reported 87 drug overdose deaths. Once again, fentanyl was a contributing factor in more than half of those cases. Fentanyl is a […]
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2023 Revenue Report Shows Growing Economy

July 7, 2023
This week we received the Fiscal Year 2023 Revenue Summary. It shows we ended the fiscal year with the second largest surplus in state history. Results from collections and distributions for FY 2023 reached $7.185 billion. That is $1.161 billion in excess of full funding level for the Revenue Stabilization Act representing a surplus. The […]