Legislators have begun budget hearings in preparation for the 2023 regular session. Members of the Joint Budget Committee and the Legislative Council will review in detail all spending requests by state agencies.
Senate News
Arkansas Voters to Decide on Four Proposed Constitutional Amendments
When Arkansas voters go to the polls on November 8 they will determine the fate of four proposed amendments to the state Constitution.
Family Services Division Continues to Struggle with Employee Turnover, High Case Loads
The state Division of Children and Family Services continues to struggle with high staff turnover and high caseloads for family service workers. The two problems are closely related.
State Begins Awarding Grants to Pregnancy Resource Centers
In the fiscal session earlier this year the legislature appropriated a million dollars for pregnancy resource centers. The state has awarded grants totaling about $455,000 to 14 centers. Because $545,000 has still not been awarded, the Department of Finance and Administration will open a second round of applications in October.