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Thanking Our Teachers

April 29, 2022
Teachers are the heart of our educational system. They inspire hope and instill a life-long love of learning.The week of May 2 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a perfect time to show our appreciation to the 41,000 teachers in our state who lend their passion and skills to educate our students.The commitment and innovation […]
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2023 House District Maps

April 22, 2022
The House District maps below were adopted by the Arkansas Board of Apportionment to reflect population changes found in the 2020 Census. Arkansas voters will be voting for their representative in these newly drawn districts in the 2022 Preferential Primary Election and 2022 General Election. The new districts will go into effect in January 2023. […]
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Broadband Report Released

April 21, 2022
From online homework assignments to scheduling telehealth visits, we live in a digital world where high-speed access is no longer a luxury. Unfortunately, too many households across Arkansas are still unable to access high-quality broadband internet. According to a report released this week, Arkansas currently has 110,000 households that are underserved when it comes to […]
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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 […]