Arkansas has made a strong commitment to making sure that children learn to read at an early age, and the federal government has recognized our efforts with a grant of $38 million to improve literacy.
Weekly UpdatesAdequately funding public schools is one of the most complex, time-consuming and important duties of the legislature.
Weekly UpdatesThe Higher Education Coordinating Board heard a disappointing report about the continuing decline in the number of Arkansas high school graduates who go on to college.
Weekly UpdatesThe state’s child welfare agency has improved its performance over the past three years and continues to make progress, according to its most recent annual report.
Weekly UpdatesThe annual report cards for Arkansas public schools has been released by the state Education Department, and they show improvement over last year.
Weekly UpdatesThe state Board of Correction has voted to pursue an agreement with Bradley and Drew Counties in southeast Arkansas to set up a private prison.
Weekly UpdatesTourism in Arkansas grew at a healthy rate last year, whether it’s measured in total spending or how many people visited the state or how many jobs are supported by the travel industry.
Weekly UpdatesVaping would be restricted just as smoking cigarettes is restricted, it would be taxed like tobacco products and its marketing to minors would be prohibited under legislation drafted by Senator Jim Hendren of Gravette, the President Pro Tempore of the Arkansas Senate.
News ReleasesThe joint Senate and House Committees on Public Health, Welfare and Labor approved a study proposal to combat the dramatic increase in teenagers’ use of vaping products, also known as e-cigarettes.
Weekly UpdatesIn 2017 the legislature approved the creation of four crisis stabilization units (CSU), where police officers can bring people who are experiencing a severe mental health episode.
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