The legislature approved and the governor signed two of the high-profile bills of this year’s session.
Weekly UpdatesThe governor, legislators and private business groups joined to propose a highway program that would add $300 million a year in revenue for the state Transportation Department.
Weekly UpdatesThe legislature advanced a series of tax cuts, including the signature bill of this year’s session, to lower personal income taxes by about $97 million a year.
Weekly UpdatesThe governor and legislators presented the details of the signature issue of this year’s session, a reduction in personal income taxes.
Weekly UpdatesThe 92nd General Assembly got off to a quick start. Among the measures voted on during the opening days of the 2019 legislative were bills of interest to Arkansas cities.
Weekly UpdatesThe 92nd General Assembly began with the traditional combination of ceremonial activities and then immediately getting down to business.
Weekly UpdatesThe regular session of 2019 will be remembered for the number of far-reaching and significant issues that legislators resolved.
Weekly UpdatesLegislators have begun pre-filing bills in anticipation of the regular session that begins January 14. So far, 93 House bills and 40 Senate bills have been introduced.
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 UpdatesEarlier this month the state Crime Lab opened a new facility in Lowell, in northwest Arkansas.
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