Posts tagged “News Release”

The State Capitol Offices and all  State Buildings will be closed on  Monday, May 30, 2022, to observe Memorial Day. A legal holiday by authority of Act 304 of 2001 and amended by Act 561 of 2017.

The House Aging, Children and Youth, Legislative and Military Affairs Committee met jointly with the Senate Children and Youth Committee this week to hear from groups actively working to combat human trafficking. The Arkansas Crime Information Center (ACIC)testified that there were 13 arrests for human trafficking charges in Arkansas in 2021.In 2022, there have been […]

From patrolling morning rush hour to responding to a domestic call late at night, we ask a great deal from our men and women in law enforcement. We cannot thank them enough for their selfless service.The Governor has issued a proclamation declaring May 15-May 21 as National Police Week. Sunday, May 15 is designated as […]

All children deserve to grow up in a loving and stable home. Unfortunately, many children in Arkansas are lacking that stability. Currently, there are more than 4,600 children in foster care in Arkansas. There are fewer than 1,700 foster families statewide. May is National Foster Care Month. Children in foster care do better in homes […]

Teachers are the heart of our educational system. They inspire hope and instill a life-long love of learning.The week of May 2 is National Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a perfect time to show our appreciation to the 41,000 teachers in our state who lend their passion and skills to educate our students.The commitment and innovation […]

The House District maps below were adopted by the Arkansas Board of Apportionment to reflect population changes found in the 2020 Census. Arkansas voters will be voting for their representative in these newly drawn districts in the 2022 Preferential Primary Election and 2022 General Election. The new districts will go into effect in January 2023. […]

From online homework assignments to scheduling telehealth visits, we live in a digital world where high-speed access is no longer a luxury. Unfortunately, too many households across Arkansas are still unable to access high-quality broadband internet. According to a report released this week, Arkansas currently has 110,000 households that are underserved when it comes to […]

The month of April is National Child Abuse Prevention Month. It is a time to raise awareness and inspire collective action so that every child can lead their best life. In the 2021 Regular Session, the General Assembly passed Act 920 which created the Blue Ribbon Task Force to End Child Abuse. Child Abuse Hotline […]

An important deadline is approaching if you plan on voting in the May 25 Preferential Primary Election and Non-partisan General Election.If you have not already registered to vote, you have until April 24 to file your voter registration application with your county clerk. If you submit your application close to an election registration deadline, you […]

On Monday of this week, the House and Senate Judiciary Committees met jointly with the Charitable, Penal, and Correctional Institutions subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council. Members reviewed reports from the Department of Corrections concerning the current prison population and recidivism rates. Currently, the recidivism rate for the entire department is 46.1%. That breaks down […]

Whether it was due to a job loss, reduction in income or increased costs in healthcare, many homeowners fell behind in mortgage payments and utilities during the pandemic.If you or someone you know is behind on payments, we want to direct your attention to a resource that could help.Recently, the Arkansas Development Finance Authority (ADFA) […]

Arkansas is a better place today than yesterday because of our teachers. We cannot thank them enough for their work and the difference they make in our children’s lives. If you’ve ever thought about making a difference in the classroom, now is the perfect time to act. The Arkansas Department of Education and Forward Arkansas […]