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As 2024 is approaching we would like to take this time to give Arkansans a look at what is ahead for the General Assembly. Pre-fiscal session budget hearings will begin Wednesday, March 6, 2024. Over the course of the budget hearings, the committee will hear budget requests for all state boards, commissions, and agencies. These […]

While the convenience of department stores and online shopping is undeniable, we’d like to take this time to encourage you to incorporate shopping locally this holiday season. Saturday, November 25, 2023, is Small Business Saturday – a day to celebrate and support small businesses and all they do for their communities. Small businesses are the […]

The State of Arkansas will observe Thanksgiving on Thursday, November 23, 2023, and Friday, November 24, 2023, by Governor’s Proclamation. State Capitol offices and state buildings will be closed.  The State Capitol will be closed on Thanksgiving Day but will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Friday, November 24th, and the remainder […]

As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, we encourage Arkansans to take a moment to acknowledge the unsung heroes of this holiday season—our farmers.Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for the blessings in our lives, and the hardworking men and women who toil in the fields, day in and day out, deserve a […]

The State of Arkansas will observe Veterans Day as an official state holiday on Friday, November 10, 2023. State Capitol offices and state buildings will be closed.   However, the Secretary of State Elections Division will be open for candidate filing during normal business hours.   The State Capitol building will be open to the public […]

As November rolls around, we are reminded of a day that holds a special place in the hearts of countless Americans – Veterans Day. On this occasion, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices, courage, and unwavering commitment of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. Honoring our veterans is about recognizing the […]

This week, the House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee convened with the Senate Children and Youth Committee. Members were presented with the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Advisory Council Annual Report. These findings shed light on the alarming statistics surrounding Alzheimer’s disease in the state, revealing both present challenges and future hurdles facing […]

The Arkansas Legislative Council and its subcommittees convened this week. In these meetings, the council received an update regarding the implementation of LEARNS, an update regarding a study of our state’s firearms laws, and approved funding to expand nurse training programs in the state. Education Secretary Jacob Oliva updated the committee on the use of […]

Paving the way for a brighter future through education is a goal shared by many families. For parents in Arkansas, the Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Program is a valuable tool designed to help them save and invest in their children’s education. This week, we want to remind you about the valuable resource and all the […]

Domestic violence is often shrouded in silence and stigma. It transcends age, gender, race, socioeconomic status, and geography. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This time of awareness stands as a call to action and a promise of support for those affected. Domestic violence is the willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time when the world unites in a sea of pink ribbons, illuminating the urgency of breast cancer prevention, early detection, and treatment. In Arkansas, more than 2,400 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. It is the most common cancer for women in Arkansas and the second […]

This week, the Arkansas Rice Federation announced it will donate 240,000 pounds of rice to the Arkansas Food Bank. That is the equivalent of 1.8 million servings and will go a long way to help alleviate hunger in every county of the state. September is both Arkansas Rice Month and Hunger Action Month. Hunger Action […]