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This week, the Department of Finance and Administration announced that effective February 3, 2020, all 134 State Revenue Offices will have the ability to issue a Real ID. Arkansas is taking part in the federal nationwide initiative to improve the security of state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards, which will help fight terrorism and reduce […]

Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston is encouraging all Arkansans to exercise their civil rights by getting registered and voting in the Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election being held on March 3rd.  The deadline to register to vote if you are not already registered is Monday, February 3rd.  Arkansans can obtain a voter registration […]

Millions of men, women, and children are trafficked every year. According to the National Human Trafficking Hotline, reports of trafficking can be found in every state including Arkansas. In fact, 121 calls from Arkansas came into the hotline last year resulting in 41 possible cases identified. January has been declared National Slavery and Human Trafficking […]

Research tells us that 61% of low-income families have no age-appropriate books in their homes. Middle-income homes have an average of 13 books per child. On average, children in poverty have been exposed to only 25 hours of one-on-one reading, compared to middle-class children who have been exposed to 1,000-1,700 hours of one-on-one reading. Only […]

In an age where technology moves at a rapid pace, electronic devices often become e-waste in only a few years after manufacturing.Electronic waste, commonly known as e-waste, is used electronics that are nearing the end of their useful life, and are discarded, donated or given to a recycler.The amount of worldwide e-waste generation in 2018 […]

The State of Arkansas will observe Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s Birthday as an official state holiday on Monday, January 20, 2020.   State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed. The State Capitol Building, however, will be open to visitors on those days from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM.   The Capitol […]

One of the new laws which took effect this week may reduce the number of uninsured motorists on Arkansas highways. Nationwide, it is estimated that 1 in 8 drivers do not have insurance. In Arkansas, the uninsured motorist rate has been higher than that national average in recent years. The latest numbers show close to […]

As many of you are reflecting on 2019 and setting goals for 2020, we want to remind you of what’s ahead for the Arkansas House in the New Year.In less than 10 weeks, Arkansans will be heading to the polls to cast ballots in the March 3 primary.This year, the General Assembly passed Act 545 […]

From delivering the food to the grocery store shelves to stocking up retail stores with must have gifts, the trucking industry touches every aspect of the holidays. As the trend towards online shopping continues, the trucking industry continues to provide critical infrastructure for our nation. Arkansas companies play an important role in providing drivers and […]

The State of Arkansas will observe Christmas Eve and Christmas Day as official state holidays on Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th, 2019.  The state will also observe New Year’s Day on Wednesday, January 1st, 2020. State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed. The State Capitol Building, which is currently decorated […]

The holidays are a magical time at the State Capitol. Lights illuminate the exterior at night, the halls are draped with garland, and school choirs from across the state serenade us with carols throughout the day. But there is one particular day in the season here that stands apart from the rest.  On Tuesday, we […]

Monthly revenue reports help give us a picture of the state’s economy.  It helps show us if Arkansans are making more, spending more, and if businesses are doing well.Recent reports have created an optimistic outlook.Five months into the fiscal year, general revenue for the state continues to exceed expectations. In fact, more gross general revenue […]