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Thanking Our Healthcare Heroes

November 25, 2020
The dedication of our doctors, nurses and healthcare professionals is nothing short of heroic. They are saving lives, easing pain, and creating a better future for Arkansas. These individuals continue to come into work every day, despite the risks they face. And the risks are high. According to the Arkansas Department of Health, 8% of […]
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Thanksgiving 2020

November 20, 2020
The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed to observe: Thanksgiving Thursday, November 26, 2020 (A legal holiday by authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017), and Friday, November 27, 2020, By Governor’s Proclamation. Official Bulletin Grayscale
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Thanking the Arkansas Farmers and Food Industry

November 20, 2020
As the number of COVID-19 cases continues to increase across the state, the Arkansas Department of Health reminds Arkansans that the safest way to celebrate Thanksgiving is to celebrate at home with the people who live with you. While the number of people around your table may be smaller this year, we want to take […]
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Budget Hearings Update

November 13, 2020
The 2021 Regular Session begins in less than two months. We want to take this week to update you on the ongoing budget hearings in preparation for the session. Pre-session budget hearings have been extended. They began last month and will continue from now to November 19. This week, members were presented with the General […]
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Veterans Day 2020

November 9, 2020
The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2020, to observe: Veterans Day. A legal holiday by the authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017. Official Bulletin
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A Thank You to our Arkansas Veterans

November 6, 2020
Veterans live and work in every community of Arkansas. We are their friends, their family, their co-workers, and their neighbors. It is up to us to ensure that every veteran feels that his or her service to this country is appreciated. There are ways every Arkansan can help our veterans. Shop at your local businesses […]
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Committee Selection Process for the 93rd General Assembly

October 30, 2020
This year, returning House members and members-elect will make their committee selection for the 2021 Regular Session just days after the election.A House caucus has been scheduled for 8:30 am on November 6. During the caucus, newly elected members will draw for seniority and all members will select their seats for the 93rd General Assembly. […]
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Committee Selection Process for the 93rd General Assembly

October 30, 2020
This year, returning House members and members-elect will make their committee selection for the 2021 Regular Session just days after the election.A House caucus has been scheduled for 9:00 am on December 2, 2020. During the caucus, newly elected members will draw for seniority and all members will select their seats for the 93rd General […]
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Saving Millions by Transforming Government

October 23, 2020
We are currently in the ninth month of the first year of transformation, and as a recent report shows, Arkansas has saved a lot of millions by implementing a number of efficiencies.The 92nd General Assembly passed Act 910, known as the “Transformation and Efficiencies Act.” Since it took effect cabinet secretaries have been asked to […]
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Statement from Speaker Shepherd

October 21, 2020
Representative Joe Cloud informed me that he has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus. I continue to pray for a speedy recovery for our members and all Arkansans affected by this virus. The House is working with the Arkansas Department of Health to complete the contact tracing process. It remains our plan to resume Pre-Session […]
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Two House Members Test Positive for COVID-19. Legislative Meetings Postponed.

October 20, 2020
  TWO HOUSE MEMBERS TEST POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 LEGISLATIVE MEETINGS POSTPONED   LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas House Speaker Matthew Shepherd announced today that Pre-Session Budget Hearings and all other legislative meetings previously scheduled for the remainder of this week are postponed.  House and Senate leadership agreed to postpone these meetings upon learning that three legislators […]