Legislative Committee Reviews Recidivism Report
Legislative Committee Reviews Recidivism Report

On Monday of this week, the House and Senate Judiciary Committees met jointly with the Charitable, Penal, and Correctional Institutions subcommittee o...

Homeowner Assistance
Homeowner Assistance

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...

Teach Arkansas
Teach Arkansas

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...

Statement from Speaker Shepherd Regarding the Passing of Arkansas Filmmaker Brent Renaud
Statement from Speaker Shepherd Regarding the Passing of Arkansas Filmmaker Brent Renaud

Brent Renaud will be remembered not only as a talented filmmaker but as an Arkansan who continuously gave back to our state to create a new generation...

2023 Budget Funds Increases for Law Enforcement
2023 Budget Funds Increases for Law Enforcement

From one-time bonuses to increased funding for safety equipment, the 93rd General Assembly made support for law enforcement a top priority in this fis...

Sine Die Proclamation - 2022 Fiscal Session
Sine Die Proclamation - 2022 Fiscal Session

Sine Die Proclamation 2022 Fiscal SessionSpeaker Shepherd and Senator Hickey have issued the proclamation below which calls for the Fiscal Session of...

Daily Summary for March 8, 2022
Daily Summary for March 8, 2022

The 93rd General Assembly has completed its work for the 2022 Fiscal Session.On Tuesday, the House passed SB107 which will provide funding to hire an...

Daily Summary for March 7, 2022
Daily Summary for March 7, 2022

With a vote of 95-1 and 1 member voting present, the House advanced HB1117, the bill to amend the Revenue Stabilization Law.This bill outlines the $6...

Week 3 of the 2022 Fiscal Session
Week 3 of the 2022 Fiscal Session

The Revenue Stabilization Act (RSA) is typically one of the last items passed every session. It categorizes and prioritizes state spending.Members are...

Daily Summary for March 3, 2022
Daily Summary for March 3, 2022

Members are now reviewing the proposed Revenue Stabilization amendment schedule reflecting the allocation of general revenue funds in the Revenue Stab...