LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, February 18, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  HB1138 - To authorize certain medical professionals to certify to the office of motor vehicle eligibility for a special license plate, certificate, or parking decal for a person with a disabil…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.— Due to inclement winter weather statewide and out of an abundance of caution, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings except for critical operations on Tuesday, February 18th, at noon. State employees who can telework should do so, and agenci…

TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME – GREETINGS:                           DR 25-02:​ WINTER WEATHER EMERGENCY DECLARATION  WHEREAS:​ On or about Febr…

Jacob Oliva, Arkansas Department of Education Secretary - “Now that the early childhood and K-12 education systems have been aligned, I am excited to focus our attention toward higher education reform. For far too long, Arkansas’ higher education system has not been standardized. Through ACCESS…

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced her higher education reform bill, Arkansas ACCESS. The legislation’s lead sponsors are Senator Jonathan Dismang (District 18) and former Speaker, Representative Matthew Shepherd (District 97). “After months of work with s…

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Governor signed into law:  SB13 - To amend the law concerning civil actions brought by certain victims of sexual abuse; and to allow a claim to be brought for injury caused by child sexual abuse at any time in certain …

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- On Tuesday, February 11, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1056 - An act to create the joint committee on military and veteran’s affairs; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. SB46 - An act concerning East Arkansas Community College; to reflect a merger between th…