Statement of Senator Jason Rapert regarding Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade
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Statement from Senator Missy Irvin, Senate Education Committee Chair
Statement from Senator Missy Irvin, chair of the Senate Education Committee:
"I am so pleased to learn that all the parties have come to an agreement that will allow Mr. Nick Smith, Jr. the eligibility to play basketball during his senior year of high school, and I commend his parents for being strong advocates for their son."
Legislative Black Caucus Choose Officers for 2021-2022
Legislative Black Caucus Choose Officers for 2021-2022
Statement by Senator Jason Rapert regarding ruling by Judge Kristine Baker
Statement by Senator Jason Rapert regarding ruling by Judge Kristine Baker,
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.
Senators Request CARES Act Funding for Senior Citizens Centers
A bipartisan group of 14 senators have requested that the CARES Act Steering Committee allocate $20 million in federal relief funding for senior citizens centers across Arkansas.
Senators Urge Arkansas Officials to Open Arkansas UP Again
Senator Bob Ballinger of Berryville and 14 other state senators on Friday commended the governor and public health officials, and assured them that Arkansas citizens would take the precautions necessary for opening businesses again.