Senate News

  • Senate Honors Court Appointed Special Advocates

    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 […]

    26 Jun 2026 Weekly Updates
  • Arkansas Legislative Council Approves Changes for School Districts, EFAs, and More

    The 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 […]

    19 Jun 2026 Weekly Updates
  • Arkansas Boys State Highlights Leadership and Learning

    On 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 […]

    12 Jun 2026 Weekly Updates
  • Arkansas Girls State Senators Debate Bills, Learn About Government

    The 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 […]

    05 Jun 2026 Weekly Updates