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The House passed more than 80 appropriation bills on Thursday. The bills included appropriations for the Department of Corrections for overtime of correctional officers and transitional housing for inmates. Appropriations for several two year colleges and various state commissions also passed the House. In addition, the House passed a supplemental appropriation for $29 million for […]

On Wednesday, the House passed HR1013. This resolution will allow for the introduction of legislation outlining a temporary pay plan for state employees. The House also passed HR1009 and HR1020. These resolutions will allow for the introduction of legislation regarding digital asset mining businesses. The House also passed several appropriations for various commissions and agencies. […]

On Tuesday, the House Rules Committee advanced nine resolutions to introduce non-appropriation bills during this Fiscal Session. Eight of those resolutions address the operations of digital asset mining. HR1013 would authorize the introduction of legislation outlining a temporary pay plan for state employees. Resolutions to introduce non-appropriation legislation must pass with a 2/3 majority in […]

The General Assembly began the second week of the 2024 Fiscal Session on Monday. The House Management Committee advanced HB1002, an appropriation for the House of Representatives. A resolution requesting the introduction of legislation regarding a temporary pay plan for state employees has been assigned to the House Rules Committee. Several resolutions requesting the introduction […]

The 2024 Fiscal Session is now underway. The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday to hear an address from Governor Sanders. The Governor told members she would sign a budget that funds critical services for Arkansans while slowing the growth of government. The Governor’s proposed budget calls for a 1.76% spending […]

On the second day of the 2024 Fiscal Session, the House passed HB1003, the General Appropriation Act for the 2024-2025 Fiscal Year.The House also passed HB1001 which allows for session expenses. There is no increase in spending in either bill.More than 90 appropriation bills have been filed in the House and more than 70 have […]

The 2024 Fiscal Session is now underway.The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday to hear an address from Governor Sanders.The Governor’s proposed budget calls for a 1.76% spending increase. The proposed budget prioritizes education. Additional funding is also proposed for public safety and human services.  By Wednesday afternoon 79 budget bills […]

The 2024 Fiscal Session is now underway. The House and Senate convened for a Joint Session on Wednesday to hear an address from Governor Sanders. The Governor’s proposed budget calls for a 1.76% spending increase. The proposed budget prioritizes education. Additional funding is also proposed for public safety and human services.   By Wednesday afternoon […]

The total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, has captured the attention of Arkansans and visitors alike. The path of totality will stretch over 100 miles across The Natural State, extending from the southwest to the northeast. In some locations, lucky observers will experience over four minutes of total darkness. 53 of Arkansas’ 75 counties […]

Colorectal cancer stands as one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths in the United States. However, the stark reality is that it doesn’t have to be. The month of March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month.  In 2021, our General Assembly took a significant step forward in the fight against colorectal cancer by passing Act […]

This week, the Arkansas Legislative Council and the council subcommittees convened at the Capitol. The council approved the permanent rules for Educational Freedom Accounts. Education Freedom Accounts may be used by eligible families to cover private school tuition, fees, uniforms, and some other required expenses. First-time kindergarteners, students enrolled in “D” or “F” rated schools, […]

Pre-fiscal session budget hearings took place at the Capitol this week. The hearings began with the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) presenting the Governor’s recommendation for a balanced budget. The Governor’s proposed budget calls for a 1.76% increase in spending. The greatest proposed increase is directed to education. The budget proposal calls for a […]