Posts tagged “District Newsletter”

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 […]

Arkansas recently set a new record low for unemployment. The unemployment rate for July was 3.4 %, breaking the previous record of 3.5% last month. There are 19,200 more jobs in our state than this time last year. But the story of our work force does not end there.  As we approach Labor Day, it’s […]

In Arkansas, there are on average 71 billion gallons of water flowing in rivers, 4.8 trillion gallons in lakes and 200 trillion gallons in the ground.Our state is abundant with water resources and much of our economy depends on it. It is estimated Arkansans use 157 gallons of water every day.August is National Water Quality […]

In 2018, there were 161 Amber Alerts issued nationwide.  5 of those originated here in Arkansas. Those first minutes and hours after a child has been reported missing are crucial for law enforcement.  That is why this General Assembly took an extraordinary and first of its kind step to help ensure law enforcement has all […]

Most students in Arkansas public schools head back to the classroom the second week of August. From recess to reading, there are several pieces of legislation passed in the most recent session which will impact the upcoming school year.Below are some, but not all, of the acts taking effect this year.Act 641 ensures that elementary […]

Arkansas is approaching the centennial of a historic vote in the House chamber.  On July 28, 1919, then Governor Charles Brough called a special session for the purpose of ratifying the Nineteenth Amendment.The House Journal records a letter Brough sent to our chamber 100 years ago.In it he states, “Eleven states have already ratified and, […]

Arkansas is home to more than 600,000 acres of lakes and more than 90,000 miles of rivers, streams, and creeks. As this is a popular time of the year for Arkansans to enjoy the waterways, we wanted to highlight boating safety in the state. Last year, Arkansas saw a 9% decrease in boating accidents and […]

The month of May is designated as Military Appreciation Month.Not only do we pause on Memorial Day to remember the sacrifice and service of those who gave all, but the month also holds Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 10 and Armed Forces day on May 18.We have more than 3,000 active military members residing […]