NEWS & UPDATES

From the quiet hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. During the long, hot days of...

The number of Arkansas children in foster care continued to go down last year, after reaching an all-time high in 2016 and prompting...

From the quiet hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. Arkansas has begun a new fiscal...

During the upcoming school year, local districts will have flexibility to adapt to changing circumstances created by the outbreak of the cor

LITTLE ROCK – State revenues have gone down because of the economic consequences of the coronavirus outbreak, but not as much as Arkansas...

The legislature will meet in fiscal session, but we are taking extraordinary precautions to protect ourselves, our staff and our families.

The federal CARES Act created new unemployment programs & expanded regular state unemployment insurance.

LITTLE ROCK –More than 10,500 Arkansas businesses have been approved for grants to reimburse them for the expenses of protecting the...

More than 10,500 Arkansas businesses have been approved for grants to reimburse them for the expenses of protecting employees & customers.

It’s not too soon to begin preparing for the November general elections.

LITTLE ROCK – In June the Senate Education Committee will hear a report on the effect that public schools have seen due to the recent...

One of the financial consequences of the coronavirus outbreak is that cities & towns may not receive as much in state turnback next year.

At a time when COVID-19 testing is critical to the pandemic response, we want you to know there is now a drive-through testing site availabl

LITTLE ROCK – Disruptions in the food supply chain affect more than the quantity of products on the grocery store shelves. They have...

Southland Casino in West Memphis and Arkansas's other two casinos, in Pine Bluff & Hot Springs, have been allowed to re-open.

LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas is gradually opening up businesses and public activities, under careful monitoring by public health officials to...

Senate Information Office: 501-682-5954 Legislative leaders have approved an additional $40 million for the Arkansas Ready for Business...

Legislative leaders just approved an additional $40 million for the Arkansas Ready for Business program.

LITTLE ROCK – The next few weeks will determine whether Arkansas moves forward or backward on the way to re-opening businesses. The...

Arkansas is closely monitoring two trend lines, as they decide how soon to begin easing up on some of the state's social restrictions.