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Electronics and Computers Will Be Included in This Year's Sales Tax Holiday, the Weekend of August 7 and 8
This year computer and electronic equipment will be included in the Arkansas sales tax holiday. Every year the sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August. This year it will be Saturday, August 7, and Sunday, August 8.
Long List of New Election Laws Taking Effect
In the regular session of 2021 the legislature approved at least 25 new election laws that will go into effect on July 28. Some of the new laws will affect poll workers, county election commissioners and county clerks’ office. Others will affect voters the next time they cast a ballot.
DHS Installs New System to Apply for Benefits
The state Department of Human Services has installed a new system for filling out applications for social services. It is designed to be more user friendly, both for people applying for services and for staff at DHS county offices.
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.