June is National Internet Safety Month, a reminder that protecting children today means protecting them not only in our communities and schools, but also in the digital spaces they visit every day. The internet offers incredible opportunities for learning …
June is National Family Reunification Month, a time to recognize the importance of keeping families together whenever it can be done safely and in the best interest of a child. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the work being done across Arkansas to …
This week, the Arkansas State Capitol belonged to the next generation. Students from across our state gathered in Little Rock for Arkansas Boys State, Arkansas Girls State, and the Arkansas Civic Leadership Institute. For a few days, committee rooms, …
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health and to continue encouraging conversations that reduce stigma and connect people with support. Across Arkansas, families, schools, …
The Arkansas House convened in special session this week to consider legislation related to income tax reductions. Members returned to the Capitol on Monday and adjourned on Wednesday after passing identical measures, House Bill 1001 and Senate Bill 1, …
News Release Wednesday, May 6, 2026 The House concluded the special session by passing SB1, the Senate version of the tax relief measure, and the Governor has since signed both HB1001 and SB1 into law. The legislation lowers the top individual income tax …
News Release Tuesday, May 5, 2026 The House convened for the second day of the special session and approved HB1001 by a vote of 79–17. The bill would lower the top individual income tax rate to 3.7% beginning January 1, 2026, and reduce the top corporate …
News Release Monday, May 4, 2026 The House convened Monday for a special session called by the Governor to consider tax relief. The House Revenue and Taxation Committee advanced HB1001, which would lower the top individual income tax rate to 3.7% beginning …
The Arkansas House has wrapped up the 2026 Fiscal Session, and attention now turns to a Special Session scheduled to begin next week, focused on tax relief. During the Fiscal Session, the House passed the Revenue Stabilization Law, outlining a proposed $6. …
News Release Wednesday, April 29, 2026 The 2026 Fiscal Session has adjourned sine die. Members completed action on remaining appropriation bills and approved the Senate version of the Revenue Stabilization Act, which was signed into law by the Governor …
News Release Tuesday, April 28, 2026 The House is nearing the conclusion of the 2026 Fiscal Session. Members approved the Revenue Stabilization Act, establishing the state budget for Fiscal Year 2027, along with more than a dozen appropriation bills for …
The House voted to amend the Revenue Stabilization Law, advancing a proposed $6.7 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The amendment reflects an overall increase of $211 million compared to the current year and focuses on targeted investments in …
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