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Finding Forever Families

July 1, 2022
There are currently more than 4,500 children in foster care state-wide.  Of those, 289 children are available for adoption. No child should linger in foster care with no sense of home or belonging. That’s why the Arkansas Department of Human Services works to reduce the obstacles that keep them from placing children with their forever […]
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10 Minutes Matter

July 1, 2022
Research has shown that 90 percent of a person’s brain develops in the first five years of life. That’s why a child’s experiences and relationships during that time are critically important. Reading not only engages children and boosts brain development, but it also helps children and parents and children bond.That is why this year the […]
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Independence Day

June 28, 2022
The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, to observe Independence Day. A legal holiday by authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017. Official Bulletin
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Dementia Respite Care Program

June 24, 2022
If you are someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, we have some good news to share with you this week.The Arkansas Legislative Council recently approved the creation and funding for the Dementia Respite Care Pilot Program.This program provides $500 respite grants to enable caregivers to take a […]
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Buffalo National River

June 16, 2022
With more than 800,000 visitors a year, the Buffalo National River is one of the leading tourist destinations in Arkansas.This year, the Buffalo National River celebrates its 50th anniversary as a unit of the National Park Service. Former Congressman John Paul Hammerschmidt and former Senators J. William Fulbright and John L. McClellan introduced the first […]
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School Safety Update

June 10, 2022
This week, officials from Arkansas Center for School Safety (ACSS) provided members of the House and Senate Education Committees with an update on school safety measures taken in recent years.In 2018, the Governor created the Safe Schools Commission to assess the state of school security in Arkansas.That commission gave the General Assembly a list of […]
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Scholarship Deadline Approaching

June 3, 2022
Since 2010, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has helped raise more than $1.1 billion to fund more than 675,000 scholarships for students attending 51 Arkansas colleges and universities. This week we want to remind you about the fast-approaching deadline to apply for the next round of scholarships. July 1 is the deadline to apply for the […]
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Remembering the Fallen

May 27, 2022
Arkansas is home to so many families of brave men and women who deserve our recognition this Memorial Day.More than 2,183 Arkansans lost their lives fighting in World War 1.During World War II, an estimated 194,645 Arkansans served the nation in the various branches of the U.S. armed forces, and more than 3,500 were killed […]
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Memorial Day 2022

May 26, 2022
The State Capitol Offices and all  State Buildings will be closed on  Monday, May 30, 2022, to observe Memorial Day. A legal holiday by authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017.
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House and Senate Committees Review Human Trafficking Reports

May 19, 2022
The House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee met jointly with the Senate Children and Youth Committee this week to hear from groups actively working to combat human trafficking. The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC)testified that there were 13 arrests for human trafficking charges in Arkansas in 2021.In 2022, there have been […]
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National Police Week

May 13, 2022
From patrolling morning rush hour to responding to a domestic call late at night, we ask a great deal from our men and women in law enforcement. We cannot thank them enough for their selfless service.The Governor has issued a proclamation declaring May 15-May 21 as National Police Week. Sunday, May 15 is designated as […]
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Foster Care Month

May 6, 2022
All children deserve to grow up in a loving and stable home. Unfortunately, many children in Arkansas are lacking that stability. Currently, there are more than 4,600 children in foster care in Arkansas. There are fewer than 1,700 foster families statewide. May is National Foster Care Month. Children in foster care do better in homes […]