Home › News

News

Flashing Red-2018_video version.jpg

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, […]
Learns_2.jpg

“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 […]
2023_Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday.jpg

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 […]
2023_Speeding_1.jpg

“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 […]
Arkansas Overdose Deaths_2023.jpg

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 […]
UPDATED-Revenue Dollar_2023.jpg

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 […]
July 4th 2023__Happy 4th of July.jpg

2023 Independence Day

July 3, 2023
The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, to observe Independence Day. A legal holiday by authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017.
State Parks.jpg

Exploring Arkansas State Parks

June 30, 2023
From battlefield tours in Prairie Grove to sunset boat cruises in DeGray Lake, Arkansas State Parks hosts more than 42,000 educational programs, activities, and special events. There are 52 state parks in 48 counties covering 54,643 acres. If you haven’t visited one of our state parks this summer, now is a perfect time to start […]
2023 ALZHEIMERS copy.jpg

Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month

June 23, 2023
In Arkansas, an estimated 58,000 Arkansans aged 65 and older were living with Alzheimer’s in 2020. This number is expected to climb to 67,000 by 2025. Nationwide, more than 6 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s dementia and that number is expected to grow to as many as 14 million by the year 2050. June […]