Senator Missy Irvin of Mountain View, co- chairman of the Legislative Sportsmen’s Caucus, praised Booth’s three-and-a-half years of service as director of the Game and Fish Commission. “Austin Booth was an excellent director who initiated and implemented a clear, long-term strategic vision for the Arkansas Game & Fish” Irvin said. “He wasn’t just a visionary. […]
News ReleasesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – The governor unveiled a new pay plan for state employees that she will present for legislative approval during the 2025 regular session. At the announcement of the pay plan, she said it was the fulfillment of a promise she made when campaigning for office. Bringing salaries more in line with […]
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas legislators have been hearing from constituents about the rising costs of homeowners insurance premiums, so during the 2025 session they will explore numerous options for holding down rate increases. At a recent meeting of the Senate and House Committees on Insurance and Commerce, top officials of the Arkansas Insurance […]
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – Direct care nurses who work at long-term facilities operated by the state are eligible for a bonus of $5,000. … Continue reading
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Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – During budget hearings and continuing through the regular session that begins in January, legislators will tackle the diff… Continue reading
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – Legislative budget hearings have begun at the state Capitol, in preparation for the 2025 regular session that begins in Ja… Continue reading
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – A subcommittee of legislators is close to finishing its year-long study of Arkansas gun laws. The study includes a packag… Continue reading
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – When the legislature convenes in regular session in January, lawmakers will consider changing how district courts are fund… Continue reading
Weekly UpdatesDownload DOC LITTLE ROCK – Most of the universities in Arkansas reported increases in enrollment for the fall semester. The state’s funding formula … Continue reading
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