Extraordinary Session
Extraordinary Session

The Governor is expected to call the General Assembly into an Extraordinary Session next week to address the use of surplus funds to provide tax relie...

Arkansas Catfish Month
Arkansas Catfish Month

The catfish industry is the largest component of aquaculture in the United States and a significant industry in Arkansas.  In fact, Arkansas catf...

Sales Tax Holiday Begins August 6
Sales Tax Holiday Begins August 6

It is estimated that on average families will spend more than $600 per child on back-to-school shopping this year. This time of year can bring a finan...

Record State Surplus
Record State Surplus

This week, we received the Fiscal Year 2022 Revenue Summary. It shows we ended the last fiscal year with the largest surplus in state history.It is li...

Update Arkansas
Update Arkansas

This week we want to remind Arkansans who receive Medicaid coverage to make sure their contact information is up to date.During the COVID-19 pandemic,...

June 2022 Arkansas General Revenue Report
June 2022 Arkansas General Revenue Report

The state has finished the Fiscal Year 2022 with a $1.628 billion revenue surplus. Read the June General Revenue Report and FY22 Summary in the link b...

Finding Forever Families
Finding Forever Families

There are currently more than 4,500 children in foster care state-wide.  Of those, 289 children are available for adoption.No child should linger...

10 Minutes Matter
10 Minutes Matter

Research has shown that 90 percent of a person’s brain develops in the first five years of life.That’s why a child’s experiences and relationships dur...

Independence Day
Independence Day

The State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, to observe Independence Day.A legal holiday by authority of...

Dementia Respite Care Program
Dementia Respite Care Program

If you are someone you know is caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or other dementias, we have some good news to share with you this week.The Arka...