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There is something special about the Fourth of July in Arkansas. It’s neighbors gathering for backyard cookouts, veterans leading hometown parades, kids chasing sparklers, and families proudly flying the American flag. These traditions remind us that Independence Day is about more than celebrating our nation’s birthday. It’s about celebrating the freedoms we share as Americans. […]

On Thursday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several bills addressing a range of issues. HB1786 expands eligibility for tuition benefits, allowing soldiers and airmen of the Arkansas National Guard to receive benefits at private colleges and universities. HB1847 authorizes the Arkansas Racing Commission to maintain a statewide self-exclusion list for individuals who voluntarily wish […]

The Arkansas House of Representatives had a busy Wednesday, passing a series of bills that impact everything from employee pay and consumer protections to crime penalties and vehicle modifications. Among the bills passed was SB392, which adjusts the classification and compensation of state employees to ensure their salaries align with labor market rates. HB1820 was […]

On Tuesday, the Arkansas House of Representatives passed several bills addressing a range of issues, from education and healthcare to taxation and public safety. Among the measures approved was HB1594, which aims to create a Farmer Sales Tax Identification Card. This initiative directs the secretary to provide eligible farmers with the card, helping retailers properly […]

On Thursday, the House approved HB1681, a bill that aims to establish the Water and Sewer Treatment Facilities Grant Program. The program would create a $50 million matching grant system to improve water and sewer infrastructure. Of this, 80% of the funding will be allocated to “shovel-ready” projects, while the remaining 20% is reserved for […]

On Monday, the House passed a series of bills covering a range of issues, including election laws, education, and public safety. HB1574 requires paid canvassers for statewide initiative or referendum petitions to be residents of Arkansas. HB1714 clarifies the definition of a paid canvasser. HB1693 directs the State Board of Election Commissioners to establish rules […]

On Thursday, the House passed HB1512, which proposes the creation of the Arkansas ACCESS Act. ACCESS stands for acceleration, common sense, cost, eligibility, scholarships, and standardization. The bill aims to expand accelerated coursework options in Arkansas high schools. It also seeks to promote unbiased higher education environments, reform the productivity funding model, and create more […]

On Wednesday, the House passed HB1682, the Good Neighbor Act. This bill addresses food insecurity by expanding liability protections for food bank donors, including grocers, wholesalers, hotels, motels, restaurants, caterers, farmers, nonprofit distributors, schools, churches, religious organizations, and hospitals. It also protects food banks distributing donated food to communities. The House also passed HB1275 which […]

On Thursday, the House of Representatives passed several pieces of legislation. HB1610 was approved, amending the Arkansas Human Life Protection Act and the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act to clarify that doctors who act in good faith to save the life of a pregnant woman will not be prosecuted. Another bill, HB1503, was passed, which […]

On Wednesday, the House passed HB1365 which removes racial and gender quotas and membership qualifications for certain boards, committees, councils, and commissions. The House also passed HB1596 which defines a mobile work zone and allows law enforcement to double fines for traffic violations within such zones. The House passed HB1581. This bill adds the offenses […]

On Thursday, the House Judiciary Committee advanced HB1489, a bill that proposes adding nitrogen gas as an approved method of execution. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced HB1534. This bill would increase the homestead property tax credit from $500 to $600. The House passed HB1523, establishing the Arkansas Purple Alert System for missing adults […]

On Wednesday, the House passed HB1403, which expands the AR HOME Program to allow non-hospital entities to serve as community bridge organizations. HB1454, which allows third-party services to conduct criminal history record checks for employee service providers, also passed the House. The House also passed HB1465, which addresses dirtbike use on private property. The bill […]