Download DOC LITTLE ROCK – Children are placed in foster care for many reasons, and the most common ( 52 percent) is neglect by parents. Substance abuse by parents or guardians (48 percent) is the second most common reason, followed by the incarceration of a parent (20 percent), physical abuse (16 percent) and inadequate housing […]
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – In a four-day special session, the legislature lowered state taxes by almost $250 million this year. Legislators also approved the governor’s proposal to prohibit state and local government officials from requiring proof of Covid vaccinations in order to qualify for services, employment or education. Arkansas had a ban in effect, […]
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – Thanks to a Senate bill that became law earlier this year, thousands of Arkansas students will qualify for free lunches at school. Act 656 of 2023 was approved by an overwhelming majority of senators. It benefits children from families with low incomes by eliminating the requirement that they pay a […]
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – Over the course of the upcoming year legislators will study all the various laws in Arkansas governing firearms, with the intent of simplifying them. The study was prompted by requests from law enforcement and instructors of gun safety. At legislative meetings this summer they have asked for clarification of when […]
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – Participation in athletics at Arkansas institutions of higher education has increased in recent years, even as total enrollment at colleges and universities has gone down. About 3,900 students participated in athletics at ten universities and seven colleges two years ago, the most recent school year for which statistics are available. […]
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas legislature enacted a lengthy list of new laws to strengthen the integrity of the elections. Act 620 grants more power to the state Board of Election Commissioners to detect and prevent voter fraud. The board has been conducting an audit after each general election, and Act 620 requires […]
Weekly UpdatesThis year back to school activities in Arkansas have historic importance, thanks to the far-reaching changes in Act 237 of 2023.
Weekly UpdatesMost of the bills that were approved by the legislature earlier this year became law on August 1.
Weekly UpdatesThe Arkansas Highway has held four events around the state to commemorate the 31 projects paid for with a half-cent sales tax approved by voters 10 years ago. In 2012 Arkansas voters approved the sales tax increase and since then it has generated about $1.8 billion in revenue, which has paid for improvements to about 200 miles of highway. The projects are collectively called the Connecting Arkansas Program, or CAP, and they represent one of the largest highway programs in the history of the state.
Weekly UpdatesEvery year the sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August. This year it will be Saturday, August 5, and Sunday, August 6.
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