The rate of maternal mortality in Arkansas is above the national average, so earlier this year the legislature created a review committee to develop new strategies for preventing women from dying during childbirth.
Senate News
State Announces Plan to Expand Broadband Access in Under-Served Areas
The goal of the new Arkansas State Broadband Plan, announced by the governor, is to make high-speed Internet access available to all communities of more than 500 people by the year 2022.
New Workforce Plan to Reduce Duplication of Programs
Job training and workforce education are offered by numerous government entities in Arkansas.
DYS Begins Series of Far-Reaching Changes in Treatment of Juvenile Offenders
The Division of Youth Services (DYS) has already begun to make sweeping changes in how the state treats juvenile offenders.
Legislature Officially Adjourns 2019 Regular Session
The legislature officially ended the 2019 regular session when it adjourned sine die on April 24.