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Arkansas Prohibits Gender Transition Medical Procedures on Children
Arkansas became the first state in the nation to prohibit physicians from performing gender transition procedures on minors, either through surgery or hormone therapy.
Senate Approves Reform of Water Systems
The legislature has approved a broad reform of the laws governing water providers, a measure that sponsors have been working on for the past four years.
Legislature Votes to Extend Session
The legislature voted to extend the 2021 session until April 30, and then to recess for an extended period rather than to adjourn.
Legislative Black Caucus Choose Officers for 2021-2022
Legislative Black Caucus Choose Officers for 2021-2022
Statement by Senator Jason Rapert regarding ruling by Judge Kristine Baker
Statement by Senator Jason Rapert regarding ruling by Judge Kristine Baker,
Democratic Caucus Calls for Stronger Response to Covid-19
The Arkansas Senate Democratic Caucus is calling for the state to take stronger actions to protect all Arkansans from Covid-19, save lives, and limit the economic fallout due to the pandemic.
Republican Women's Caucus to Present Agenda at Noon Thursday in Old Supreme Courtroom
Republican Women's Caucus to Present Agenda at Noon Thursday in Old Supreme Courtroom
Press conference on SB 6 to Be Held Wednesday at 11:45 a.m.
Senator Jason Rapert will be joined by other legislative sponsors of Senate Bill 6 and representatives of the Arkansas Family Council and Arkansas Right to Life at a press conference in the state Capitol Rotunda at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday, February 10.