2+ day, 11+ hour ago  (320+ words) House of Representatives Arkansas Rural Development in Arkansas Arkansas is proudly known as The Natural State, but it is also a deeply rural state. From agriculture and forestry to small businesses and local infrastructure, many of the issues that shape…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (295+ words) 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, healthcare providers, veterans,…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (296+ words) 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, outlining changes to…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (171+ words) Arkansas House of Representatives Daily Summary for 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…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (136+ words) Arkansas House of Representatives The House convened for the second day of the special session and approved HB1001 by a vote of 7917. The bill would lower the top individual income tax rate to 3. 7% beginning January 1, 2026, and reduce the top corporate tax…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago  (99+ words) Arkansas House of Representatives 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 January 1, 2026, and…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (293+ words) 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. The measure also details how one-time surplus funds will be used. Allocations include $100 million…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (149+ words) 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 this afternoon. The budget holds overall spending growth…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (137+ words) Arkansas House of Representatives 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 agencies and institutions including…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (211+ words) 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 key areas,…...