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Pre-Fiscal Session Budget Hearings

March 6, 2026
Legislators spent much of this week at the Capitol participating in Pre-Fiscal Session Budget Hearings, an important step in preparing for the upcoming Fiscal Session of the Arkansas General Assembly. The hearings allow lawmakers to begin reviewing agency budgets, ask questions, and gain a clearer understanding of the state’s financial priorities before the formal budget […]
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Improving Rural Health

February 27, 2026
Arkansas is moving forward with a major investment in rural healthcare through the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP). In December, the state was awarded $208,779,396 for Fiscal Year 2026 as part of a nationwide, multi-year effort through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to strengthen healthcare access in rural communities. Over the next five […]

Preventing Financial Fraud

February 20, 2026
The Arkansas House and Senate Insurance and Commerce Committees recently met to examine a growing threat impacting families across our state: financial fraud. The data presented to lawmakers was sobering. Seventy-three percent of adults have experienced an online scam or cyberattack. In 2024 alone, 4,238 fraud incidents were reported in Arkansas, totaling $51.8 million in […]
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House Media Credentials

February 20, 2026
Beginning Monday, February 23, the House will start processing applications for media credentials. These credentials will provide members of the press access to designated areas within House committee rooms and the MAC building. Media Credential Policy 2026.pdf Application  FAQ Media Credentials 2026.pdf For questions regarding credentials, contact:  cecillea.pond-mayo@arkansashouse.org
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Preventing Financial Fraud

February 19, 2026
The Arkansas House and Senate Insurance and Commerce Committees recently met to examine a growing threat impacting families across our state: financial fraud. The data presented to lawmakers was sobering. Seventy-three percent of adults have experienced an online scam or cyberattack. In 2024 alone, 4,238 fraud incidents were reported in Arkansas, totaling $51.8 million in […]

Juvenile Justice Reform

February 13, 2026
The Senate Committee on Children and Youth and the House Committee on Aging, Children & Youth, and Legislative Affairs convened on Wednesday to examine issues affecting Arkansas children and families, with much of the discussion focused on how Act 189 of 2019 is reshaping the state’s juvenile justice system. For years, Arkansas experienced high levels […]
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Juvenile Justice Reform

February 12, 2026
The Senate Committee on Children and Youth and the House Committee on Aging, Children & Youth, and Legislative Affairs convened on Wednesday to examine issues affecting Arkansas children and families, with much of the discussion focused on how Act 189 of 2019 is reshaping the state’s juvenile justice system. For years, Arkansas experienced high levels […]
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Education Committee Update

February 6, 2026
This week, the House and Senate Education Committees took a wide-angle look at Arkansas education, examining issues ranging from early childhood access to the state’s constitutional funding obligations. Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva and Deputy Commissioner Stacy Smith opened with an update on early childhood education, focusing on how Arkansas funds and delivers early […]

Budget Hearings Begin March 4th

January 30, 2026
Arkansans are no strangers to winter weather, but the recent storm served as a strong reminder of how quickly hazardous conditions can disrupt daily life across our state. Ice-covered roads, lingering snow, and sustained freezing temperatures impacted families, businesses, schools, and essential services. State and local officials worked around the clock to keep communities safe, […]
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Updates from Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee

January 23, 2026
Members of the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council met this week to receive updates spanning wildlife management, public safety, and law enforcement coordination, offering a wide-ranging look at issues affecting Arkansas outdoors and communities. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Doug Schoenrock briefed legislators on an unusually dry waterfowl season. […]

ALC – Game & Fish/State Police Updates

January 23, 2026
Members of the Game and Fish/State Police Subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council met this week to receive updates spanning wildlife management, public safety, and law enforcement coordination, offering a wide-ranging look at issues affecting Arkansas outdoors and communities. Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Director Doug Schoenrock briefed legislators on an unusually dry waterfowl season. […]
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Statement from Speaker Brian S. Evans Regarding the Passing of Terri Womack

January 20, 2026
In response to the news of Terri Womack’s passing, Arkansas House Speaker Brian S. Evans issued the following statement: “I am deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terri Womack. On behalf of the Arkansas House of Representatives, I extend my heartfelt condolences to Congressman Steve Womack and his entire family. I know Terri […]