LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) hosted CASA Day at the Capitol during the recent fiscal session. The event opened with remarks from Senator Jonathan Dismang and Representative Jeremy Wooldridge. Following the program, CASA program leaders from across the state met with legislators to share their vision and highlight the critical […]
Weekly UpdatesThe Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) and its subcommittees met this week. ALC is one of the most important legislative committees that meet in the interim between legislative sessions. Through its various subcommittees, it provides legislative oversight of the executive branch of government. The Hospital, Medicaid, and Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee met Monday morning. Members reviewed […]
Weekly UpdatesOn May 29, the Arkansas State Capitol welcomed delegates from Arkansas Boys State. These young men were here to learn through meetings with constitutional officers and mock legislative sessions. Founded in 1940, Arkansas Boys State is an immersive civics education and leadership summer experience for rising high school seniors. Former Boys Staters include former President […]
Weekly UpdatesThe halls of the state Capitol rang with youthful enthusiasm on May 28 as delegates from Arkansas Girls State took over for a day. Founded in 1942, Arkansas Girls State is a week-long leadership and civic engagement summer program for high school girls finishing their junior year, sponsored by the American Legion Auxiliary. It educates […]
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