A bipartisan group of 14 senators have requested that the CARES Act Steering Committee allocate $20 million in federal relief funding for senior citizens centers across Arkansas.
Senate News
Legislators Approve $48.5 Million in Grants For Tourism Industry
The Legislative Council approved spending $48.5 million in federal relief money to fund a grant program that will help tourism-related businesses adversely affected by the pandemic. The grants will be available to small businesses that hire up to 250 full-time employees.
Budget Hearings Prepare Legislators for 2021 Regular Session
The legislature has begun budget hearings, in preparation for the regular session that begins in January.
Three Proposed Constitutional Amendments on the Ballot This Year
In this year’s election, Arkansas voters will determine the outcome of three proposed amendments to the state Constitution.
Arkansas legislators approved using $165 million in federal relief funds to shore up the state unemployment insurance trust fund.
Arkansas legislators approved using $165 million in federal relief funds to shore up the state unemployment insurance trust fund.