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April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

April 15, 2022
According to the National Sexual Violence Resource Center, one in five women in the United States experienced rape or attempted rape during their lifetime.And nearly a quarter of men in the U.S. experienced some form of contact sexual violence in their lifetime.April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month. This campaign aims to increase awareness about the […]
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Preventing Child Abuse in Arkansas

April 15, 2022
The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness and inspire collective action so that every child can lead their best life. In the 2021 Regular Session, the General Assembly passed Act 920 which created the Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Child Abuse. Child Abuse Hotline […]
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Early Voting to Begin May 9

April 8, 2022
An important deadline is approaching if you plan on voting in the May 25 Preferential Primary Election and Non-partisan General Election.If you have not already registered to vote, you have until April 24 to file your voter registration application with your county clerk. If you submit your application close to an election registration deadline, you […]
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Legislative Committee Reviews Recidivism Report

April 1, 2022
On Monday of this week, the House and Senate Judiciary Committees met jointly with the Charitable, Penal, and Correctional Institutions subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council. Members reviewed reports from the Department of Corrections concerning the current prison population and recidivism rates. Currently, the recidivism rate for the entire department is 46.1%. That breaks down […]
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Homeowner Assistance

March 25, 2022
Whether it was due to a job loss, reduction in income or increased costs in healthcare, many homeowners fell behind in mortgage payments and utilities during the pandemic.If you or someone you know is behind on payments, we want to direct your attention to a resource that could help.Recently, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) […]
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Teach Arkansas

March 18, 2022
Arkansas is a better place today than yesterday because of our teachers. We cannot thank them enough for their work and the difference they make in our children’s lives. If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in the classroom, now is the perfect time to act. The Arkansas Department of Education and Forward Arkansas […]
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2023 Budget Funds Increases for Law Enforcement

March 11, 2022
From one-time bonuses to increased funding for safety equipment, the 93rd General Assembly made support for law enforcement a top priority in this fiscal session. Act 224 provides a one-time stipend of $5,000 to full-time certified city and county law enforcement officers as well as probation and parole officers. It also provides for a $2,000 […]
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Sine Die Proclamation – 2022 Fiscal Session

March 10, 2022
Sine Die Proclamation 2022 Fiscal Session Speaker Shepherd and Senator Hickey have issued the proclamation below which calls for the Fiscal Session of the 93rd General Assembly to automatically adjourn sine die at noon on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. In accordance with House Rule 10, a caucus of the entire House of Representatives shall be […]
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Daily Summary for March 8, 2022

March 8, 2022
The 93rd General Assembly has completed its work for the 2022 Fiscal Session. On Tuesday, the House passed SB107 which will provide funding to hire an additional 45 deputy prosecutors this fiscal year. The House passed SB110 which will provide funding for an additional 45 public defenders. This will help to alleviate a backlog of […]
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Daily Summary for March 7, 2022

March 7, 2022
With a vote of 95-1 and 1 member voting present, the House advanced HB1117, the bill to amend the Revenue Stabilization Law. This bill outlines the $6 billion budget for the 2023 Fiscal Year. The budget is less than a 3% increase in spending from the current fiscal year. The proposed budget includes a $70 […]
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Week 3 of the 2022 Fiscal Session

March 4, 2022
The Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) is typically one of the last items passed every session. It categorizes and prioritizes state spending.Members are now reviewing the proposed Revenue Stabilization amendment schedule reflecting the allocation of general revenue funds for Fiscal Year 2023.The proposed amendment outlines $6.02 billion in spending. That is less than a 3% increase […]