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•11 new cases have been confirmed for a total of 33 in the state. Faulkner, Bradley, and Washington counties have been added to list where COVID-19 has been detected. The new cases involve patients who have known travel or a connection to the existing cases. •Governor Hutchinson has requested that the Small Business Administration (SBA) […]

There were no new cases were reported today (3/17). However, the Governor expects numbers to increase as more testing becomes available later this week. The Governor announced he is directing the Commerce Department to waive the one-week waiting period and the work-related reporting requirement for unemployment benefits for the next 30 days. To avoid large […]

Upon reviewing the latest guidance regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19), the Arkansas House and Arkansas Senate leadership have agreed to cancel the Arkansas Legislative Council (“ALC”) meeting and all ALC subcommittee meetings previously scheduled for March 18 and 19.  The co-chairs of ALC and the co-chairs of the affected subcommittees are authorized to consider and approve any […]

Today the Governor announced that there are six new positive COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, bringing the total to 22.  Four of the new cases are from Central Arkansas, where cases had previously been detected. The other two confirmed are in Cleburne County.The Governor is discouraging unnecessary out-of-state travel during this time of mitigation. This is […]

While the state response to COVID-19 is one that is rapidly evolving, we do want to update you on the latest developments. Late Friday afternoon, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced he will amend an executive order to allow expanded use of telemedicine in the state. The Governor also announced he is providing additional resources to the […]

COVID-19 State Assistance Resources are listed below UNEMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS: https://www.ezarc.adws.arkansas.gov/ THE ARKANSAS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING BUSINESSES AND EMPLOYEES COMBAT THE EFFECTS OF COVID-19. ON THIS PAGE THEY HAVE COMPILED A LIST OF PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES: www.arkansasedc.com/covid19 THE WORK-REPORTING REQUIREMENT FOR SNAP BENEFITS IS TEMPORARILY WAVED.THOSE WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOB DUE […]

While there are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas, health department officials continue to closely monitor the situation. Click here for the latest updates and public health guidance. https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/novel-coronavirus https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

March 5, 2020Senate Information Office: 501-682-5954 LITTLE ROCK – Health Department officials will join members of the legislative Committees on Public Health, Welfare and Labor for a press conference about the state’s response to the coronavirus outbreak, at 1 p.m. Monday, March 9, in the Old Supreme Court Room of the state Capitol.Senator Missy Irvin […]

With spring just around the corner, it’s important to remember that state and federal income tax forms are due soon. Both state and federal income tax forms must be postmarked no later than April 15, 2020, to avoid penalties and late fees. The legislature prioritized and passed several changes to its tax laws during the […]

NEWS RELEASE                                                ADVOCATE OF JUSTICE AWARD PRESENTED TO REP. MIKE HOLCOMB  Little Rock, Arkansas (February 20, 2020) – The Arkansas Prosecuting Attorneys Association (APAA) recently presented Rep. Mike Holcomb (District 10) with […]

NEWS RELEASE                                                           For more information contact: Cecillea Pond-Mayo (501) 537-9303 cecillea.pond-mayo@arkansashouse.org The National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) has selected Rep. Charlene Fite (District 80) as […]

NEWS RELEASE                                                           For more information contact: Cecillea Pond-Mayo (501) 537-9303 cecillea.pond-mayo@arkansashouse.org The National Conference of State Legislators (NCSL) has selected Rep. Mary Bentley (District 73) as […]