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Report from Levee Task Force Recommends Ways to Protect Lives and Property

The Arkansas Levee Task Force has completed its final report, with recommendations on how to pay for maintenance and repairs, and how to best gauge the current condition of levees.

Senator Bledsoe Announces Press Conference, January 30, Against Recreational Marijuana

At a press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday, January 30, in the Old Supreme Court Room of the state Capitol, Senator Cecile Bledsoe of Rogers; Dr. Greg Bledsoe, the state Surgeon General; Kirk Lane, the state drug director; Jerry Cox, president of the Arkansas Family Council, and Larry Page, director of the Arkansas Faith and Ethics Council will urge Arkansas citizens to refuse to sign petitions in favor of legalizing recreational marijuana.

Legislative Changes Stabilized Workers' Comp Market

Thanks to legislation enacted in 1993, Arkansas continues to experience a competitive market for workers’ compensation insurance.

Legislature Commits to Funding of Special Education

Over the past decade, greater numbers of Arkansas children have been diagnosed with disabilities that require them to receive special education.

Arkansas Legislature Approves Private Prison Contract

The Legislative Council endorsed a plan for two southeast Arkansas counties to contract with a private company to build and operate a 600-bed prison.

Arkansas Exports Continue to Increase

Canada and Mexico continue to be the top destinations for Arkansas exports, according to the 2019 report by the World Trade Center of the University of Arkansas.