Statement by Senator Jason Rapert regarding ruling by Judge Kristine Baker,
Senate News
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.
Legislature to Determine Size of Rainy Day Fund
The level of state government spending determines how much of a surplus is left at the end of the fiscal year. One of the legislature’s most important decisions is how much of a surplus to accumulate, and what to do with it.
Lottery Scholarships Benefit More Than 30,000 Arkansas Students
Lottery Scholarships Benefit More Than 30,000 Arkansas Students
Lewisville Youth Services Center to Convert to Drug Treatment Facility
Last week it was reported that another former detention center, at Lewisville, will be converted into a substance abuse treatment facility for teenagers. Judges who hear juvenile cases said that a treatment center was needed, and were glad to have an option besides locking up troubled youths.