Senate News

  • Nuclear Power is ‘Feasible and Advisable’ for Arkansas, Report Says

    The Joint Committee on Energy of the Arkansas General Assembly recently reviewed a technical feasibility study on new nuclear generation in Arkansas which concluded that nuclear power is both feasible and advisable for the state’s future energy needs. Directed under Act 707 of 2025, the study cites rapidly rising electricity demand, retiring coal-fired generation, strong […]

    14 Aug 2026 Weekly Updates
  • Lawmakers Consider Arkansas Educational Adequacy Report

    The Arkansas Educational Adequacy Report is a biennial, legislatively mandated study that evaluates public school funding, resource distribution, and whether the state’s K‑12 finance system meets constitutional requirements. The Senate and House Education Committees lead the review, and recent documentation is available on the Arkansas State Legislature’s Adequacy Reports webpage. A major focus of the […]

    07 Aug 2026 Weekly Updates