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Weekly Address – July 10, 2020

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

Jul 3

State Capitol Week in Review – July 3, 2020

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

Jun 4

Weekly Address — April 9, 2020

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

May 28

Weekly Address — May 28, 2020

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

May 21

Weekly Address — May 21, 2020

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

May 14

Weekly Address — May 15, 2020

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

May 4

Weekly Address — May 4, 2020

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

Apr 30

Weekly Address — April 30, 2020

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

Apr 23

Weekly Address — April 23, 2020

It seems that everywhere you go, people are anxious to get back to work.

Apr 16

Weekly Address — April 16, 2020

If you had any doubts about the severity of the coronavirus, look no farther than a single barracks at the Cummins Prison unit.

Apr 3

Weekly Address — April 3, 2020

The state has allocated millions of dollars to purchase ventilators for people who develop serious symptoms of the coronavirus.

Apr 2

Weekly Address — April 2, 2020

The legislature convened in special session to transfer reserve funds into operating accounts.

Mar 26

Weekly Address — March 26, 2020

The coronavirus outbreak is causing tremendous financial hardship for working families and small businesses.

Mar 19

Weekly Address — March 19, 2020

Americans are blessed with common sense and a can-do attitude. In times of hardship, we look out for each other.

Mar 12

Weekly Address — March 12, 2020

The Census Bureau will begin mailing out forms to complete by mail, telephone or online.

Mar 5

Weekly Address — March 5, 2020

Although we have not seen an outbreak of the coronavirus, the Arkansas Health Department is taking the threat extremely seriously.

Feb 27

Weekly Address — February 27, 2020

On April 27 the United States Supreme Court will hear a case out of Arkansas that could save enormous amounts of money for local pharmacies.

Feb 20

Weekly Address — February 20, 2020

Early voting has begun for this year's primaries. Election day is Tuesday, March 3.

Feb 13

Weekly Address — February 13, 2020

No one in Arkansas has tested positive for the coronavirus, but public health officials have a prevention plan in place.

Feb 6

Weekly Address — February 6, 2020

Livestock producers will tell you that we have a shortage of veterinarians in Arkansas.

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