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Legislators Putting Final Touches to School Funding Formula
The Senate and House Education Committees are close to finalizing next year’s school funding formula. They have worked all year on the formula, in order to comply with the mandate in the Arkansas Constitution that requires the state to provide all children with an adequate and equitable education.
Transportation Department Already Planning for Highway Improvements in 2027 and 2028
The Arkansas Department of Transportation estimates that in 2027 and 2028 about $2.2 billion of new projects will be added to its list of highway improvements.
Additional 3,000 Arkansas Families Apply for Education Freedom Accounts
More than 3,000 families applied for Education Freedom Accounts during the first week of August, bringing the total number of applicants statewide to 15,365.
Letter from Senator Blake Johnson
Letter from Senator Blake Johnson to Mr. Alonza Jiles
David Wallace - Press Release
Arkansas State Senator David Wallace (R-19th Dist.) today announced a new legal opportunity for survivors of childhood sexual abuse in Arkansas to seek civil justice and accountability against their perpetrators – a second two-year revival window beginning February 1, 2024 during which claims can be brought.
Press Release from Senator Missy Irvin on Attorney General's Opinion (2023-059)
This week the Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin submitted an Opinion (2023-059) to clarify the laws concerning Arkansas School Board Association’s policies concerning previous legislation I had written.
The laws the legislature created were very clear in their purpose and intent. It was brought to my attention that a school board had a policy mirroring a federal model that would violate those laws. Therefore, I sought the Attorney General’s opinion.
Christmas in the Capitol will be December 6
Legislators and other elected officials are gathering gifts for children in state custody, which they will present during a “Christmas in the Capitol” celebration at noon on December 6 in the Old Supreme Court Room of the State Capitol.
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.