Arkansas cities and counties that have been hit hard by the economic impact of the coronavirus can apply for help, after legislators approved the use of $150 million for relief grants.
Senate News
Census Workers Going Door-to-Door in Final Days of National Countdown
Census workers across Arkansas will be knocking on doors until the end of September in a last-ditch effort to make sure that as many people as possible get counted in the 2020 U.S. Census.
Legislature Had Already Begun Expanding Broadband Capacity Before Pandemic
Before this year, the legislature had already laid the groundwork for expansions of broadband capability in education and health care. In response to the changing needs of schools and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, legislators have accelerated the pace of projects that expand broadband access in rural Arkansas and in small towns.
Election Officials Brace for Increase in Absentee Ballots
County clerks are preparing for a sharp increase in the number of absentee ballots that they expect to be turned in for the November 3 general election.
Legislative Council Approves Higher Unemployment Benefits
Arkansas legislators approved a plan to add $300 a week to unemployment benefits, to extend the extra benefits available during the coronavirus pandemic.