State Capitol news in brief
The Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday approved a proposal to shift $500,000 in state funds earmarked for the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement in the Univ…
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Appropriation bill approved by House
The Arkansas House of Representatives on Thursday approved the general appropriation for certain expenses of the judicial and legislative branches of governmen…
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Senate OKs resolutions focused on regulation of crypto mining
The state Senate approved a slate of resolutions Thursday aimed at regulating crypto mining, the first step needed before legislators can consider voting for t…
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State lawmakers file several bills addressing crypto mining concerns
Lawmakers filed a flurry of bills Wednesday aimed at addressing concerns regarding crypto mining on the first day of the fiscal session, looking for different …
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WATCH: Gov. Sanders delivers State of the State address at Arkansas' Capitol
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders deleivered the State of the State address Wednesday at the state Capitol in Little Rock.
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Legislative council OKs $6.3M in federal funds to aid state hospitals
The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday authorized the use of a total of $6.3 million in federal American Rescue Plan Act funds to aid hospitals in DeWitt, …
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State legislative panel advances request for $500,000 to assist in preventing, responding to terrorist threats
An Arkansas legislative panel on Tuesday advanced the state Department of Public Safety's request for $500,000 in state restricted reserve funds for the depart…
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Joint Auditing Committee OKs expedited review of lectern purchase by governor's office
In a voice vote without any audible dissenters or debate, the full committee voted to approve its executive committee’s recommendation to conduct the review of…
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Arkansas Legislative Council OKs $65M in federal funds for projects
The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday authorized three state agencies to use about $65 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds, ranging from $500,00…
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Legislative council OKs $65M in federal funds for projects
The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday authorized state agencies to use about $65 million in federal American Rescue Plan funds on various projects ranging…
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Sanders signs bill to modify Arkansas' Freedom of Information Act
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation Thursday that will restrict access to records on her security detail, concluding a chaotic four-day special sess…
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Governor signs bills cutting individual, corporate tax rates
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday signed legislation into law that will slice the state's top individual and corporate income tax rates and create a temp…
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Bill barring vaccine mandates for state public entities signed into law
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday signed legislation into law that aims to reinstate a ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities ranging from …
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WATCH: Gov. Sanders signs bills passed in special session
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is expected to sign into law several bills passed during the four-day special session of the Arkansas Legislature.
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Tax cuts, open records laws passed, Arkansas legislature adjourns special session
The Arkansas House and Senate on Thursday adjourned a four-day special session after the Arkansas House of Representatives voted to pass bills that would trim …
