The Arkansas House of Representatives will convene at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
The Arkansas House of Representatives will convene at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Covid-19 Response Update for May 21, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for May 21, 2020

There are 455 new cases of COVID-19 being reported in the last 24 hours. It is the largest single-day increase so far. Health Secretary Dr. Nate Smith...

Covid-19 Response Update for May 20, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for May 20, 2020

Of the active cases in the state, 85 are in nursing homes, 315 in correctional facilities, and 644 in the community.The Governor is in Washington DC t...

Covid-19 Response Update for May 19, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for May 19, 2020

The Governor announced today that all nursing home residents and staff in Arkansas will be tested. The state-wide testing will begin June 1. It is exp...

Covid-19 Response Update for May 18, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for May 18, 2020

Of the 1068 active cases in Arkansas, Health Secretary Dr. Nate Smith says 378 are in correctional facilities, 99 are in nursing homes and 591 are in...

Official State Holiday Bulletin: Memorial Day
Official State Holiday Bulletin: Memorial Day

The State of Arkansas will observe Memorial Day as an official state holiday on Monday, May 25, 2020.  The State Capitol building & offices a...

Covid-19 Response Update for May 15, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for May 15, 2020

Of the 97 new additional cases reported today, 18 are from correctional facilities. The cases from the community were reported in Jefferson, Crittende...

Mental Health Awareness
Mental Health Awareness

The COVID-19 pandemic could be a source of stress, fear, or anxiety for many Arkansans. May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a good time to remind...

Covid-19 Response Update for May 14, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for May 14, 2020

The number of new cases of COVID-19 increased by 130 since yesterday. Of those 17 are from correctional facilities. The remaining cases were reported...

Covid-19 Response Update for May 13, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for May 13, 2020

Governor Hutchinson shared a map showing where the active COVID-19 cases are located in the state broken down by county. The county with the most acti...

Covid-19 Response Update for May 12, 2020
Covid-19 Response Update for May 12, 2020

The state has received a shipment of the COVID-19 drug Remdesivir from the CDC. There is currently enough for 50 patients and it will be distributed b...