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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 […]

Sounds of the Season will be held the weeks of December 9th-13th and December 16th-20th in the Arkansas State Capitol Rotunda Performances begin at 9:00 am each morning and conclude at 3:00 pm each day. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE LIVESTREAM For those performing, please give all the other performing groups consideration and courtesy when […]

Typically when a bill is passed in the state legislature, if it does not have an emergency clause, it will take effect 90 days after we adjourn.  But there are occasions when a specific date is written into the bill.  This year, we passed several bills that will take effect January 1, 2020.  These impact […]

The State of Arkansas will observe Thanksgiving Day as an official state holiday on Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th, 2019.   State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed. The State Capitol Building, which is currently decorated for the upcoming Christmas holidays, will be open to visitors both days from 10:00 […]

As we approach Thanksgiving, it’s important that we show our gratitude to our farmers.  A thanksgiving feast would not be the same without the contribution of Arkansas agriculture.Arkansas ranks 5th in the nation in turkey production. In 2018, 595,350 pounds of turkey were produced in Arkansas poultry farms. In fact, turkey production creates more than […]

The National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) has selected Rep. Jack Ladyman (Dist. 59) to serve on the 2020 Opioid Policy Fellows Program.  Up to 25 legislators from across the country are selected each year to serve on the program, which is designed to support legislators who are experienced or emerging leaders on opioid addiction […]

This week we want to remind you of an important deadline approaching all Arkansans.On October 1, 2020, anyone who boards a domestic flight or enters a federal building will either need a REAL ID driver’s license (DL) or Identification Card (ID) or will need to provide a regular identification and additional accepted forms of identification.Arkansas […]