Four election laws passed by the legislature in 2021 will continue to be enforced, thanks to an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling that upholds their constitutionality
Senate News
Arkansas Still Looking to Limit Children's Access to Social Media
Limiting children’s access to social media is still a priority for Arkansas policy makers.
State Focuses on Recruiting Foster Parents Among Health Care Professionals, Educators and Businesses
The Division of Children and Family Services will try to recruit more foster families among health care professionals, educators and businesses.
Legislature Approves General Revenue Budget of $6.3 Billion
The legislature has passed a balanced budget for state government for next fiscal year, clearing the way for completion of the 2024 session. The budget calls for general revenue spending of $6.31 billion in Fiscal Year 2025, which begins on July 1.
Senate Approves New Regulations for Crypto Mining and Data Centers
The Arkansas Senate passed two bills that will tighten state and local regulations of data centers and the newly emerging crypto mining industry.