More than 2,000 people attended a series of meetings that the legislature’s Joint Committee on Public Retirement held in 11 cities across Arkansas earlier this fall.
Estimates are that about half of those in attendance were members of the state Teacher Retirement System.
Weekly UpdatesThe legislature created the Arkansas Trauma System 10 years ago, with passage of Act 393 of 2009.
Weekly UpdatesArkansas is one of 16 states whose legislators are working to help families gain access to medical care for a debilitating disorder that can afflict children after a bout of strep throat.
Weekly UpdatesArkansas 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.
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