NEWS & UPDATES

Oct 22, 2021

Weekly Address – October 22, 2021

From the historic hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. There is some good news to...

Oct 18, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – October 18, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – The market for workers’ compensation insurance remains competitive in Arkansas, thanks to efforts by the legislature to...

Oct 4, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – October 1, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – The legislature reconvened to draw new boundaries for the four Congressional districts in Arkansas, and to consider...

Oct 1, 2021

Weekly Address – October 1, 2021

From the historic hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. It’s official. The...

Sep 25, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – September 25, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate and House Committees on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs are reviewing bills to draw new geographic...

Sep 24, 2021

Weekly Address – September 24, 2021

From the historic hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our great nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. The legislature is...

Sep 21, 2021

Health Dept: Statewide community flu vaccine clinics start Sept. 27

The Arkansas Department of Health (ADH) will be providing flu vaccines across the state in preparation for the 2020-21 flu season...

Sep 19, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – September 19, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – Enrollment has dropped at many state-supported colleges and universities because of disruptions caused by the coronavirus...

Sep 17, 2021

Weekly Address – September 17, 2021

From the historic hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. A lot of factors drive the...

Sep 13, 2021

Survey Shows Masks Help Keep Children in the Classroom

The state’s Bureau of Legislative Research (BLR) conducted a survey of Arkansas public and charter schools regarding mask policies. To...

Sep 10, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – September 10, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – The legislature is preparing to convene again on September 29, to redraw boundaries of the four Congressional districts in...

Aug 20, 2021

Weekly Address – August 20, 2021

From the quiet hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. The U.S. Census Bureau has...

Aug 20, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – August 20, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – The number of people who live in Arkansas increased by about 95,600 over the past 10 years, a growth rate of 3.3 percent...

Aug 13, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – August 13, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Legislative Council approved a funding request of more than $245 million to help hospitals and nursing homes...

Aug 13, 2021

Weekly Address – August 11, 2021

From the historic hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our great nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. The Legislative Council...

Aug 8, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – August 6, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – Legislators gathered at the Capitol in Little Rock to affirm the governor’s declaration of a public health emergency for 60...

Jul 30, 2021

State Capitol Week in Review – July 30, 2021

LITTLE ROCK – Every day in Arkansas, first responders save the lives of 11 people from an overdose of painkillers. Thanks to legislation...

Jul 28, 2021

I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge Partially Reopens with Limited Traffic Monday

Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) Director Lorie Tudor announced today the I-40 Hernando de Soto Bridge over the Mississippi...

Jul 25, 2021

Legislative Wrap-Up: Missed Opportunities – Part 3

The 2021 Legislative session captured headlines for some of the bills that were passed. But I think some of what my colleagues turned...

Jul 22, 2021

Weekly Address – July 22, 2021

From the historic hallways of the most beautiful state Capitol in our great nation, this is Senator Keith Ingram. The Arkansas sales tax...