State of Arkansas
Committees are an essential part of the legislative process. While in committee, a bill is reviewed, researched, and sometime revised. Committee meetings also provide an opportunity for public comment.
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Capitol Week in Review
Funds are now available from the settlement of a massive lawsuit against opioid distributors and will be awarded to projects that have demonstrated effectiveness in combating the abuse of painkillers.
Capitol Week in Review
Funds are now available from the settlement of a massive lawsuit against opioid distributors and will be awarded to projects that have demonstrated effectiveness in combating the abuse of painkillers.
House of Representatives
Committees are an essential part of the legislative process. While in committee, a bill is reviewed, researched, and sometime revised.
Teaching kids about giving
CherryRoad Media On the quest to raising good humans, I realize that most people tend to use the holidays as a teachable time for kids. We encourage the need to do good for others who might have less than we do as we donate food, toys, money and help in our communities and beyond. We do this on overdrive in November and December because these months are within the “season of giving.” And while I wish this was more of a year-round notion; I still jump on board with my own three kids to embrace the season as a time to do for others with no expectation of gain. Many of the best ways to help others costs nothing at all, aside from some time and effort.
Remembering the Sultana Disaster and Engaging with Arkansas History
There’s an event in our nation’s past that, though catastrophic and heartbreaking, hasn’t ever received the attention it truly deserves. For Arkansans, it should be something we learn about thoroughly and feel connected to perhaps more than most of the other dates and milestones we read in textbooks and hear about from educators.
Ask Amy: Uncle is hurt by toddler’s refusal to hug
Dear Amy: My husband and I have lived in our neighborhood for about 10 years. We’re friendly and neighborly.
Rising to the Challenge to Combat Worldwide Hunger
John Boozman, Senator Agriculture is the cornerstone of Arkansas’s economy. It’s a way of life for families in rural communities across our state.
STATE OF ARKANSAS
Arkansas is home to more than 222,000 veterans. That equals close to 10% of our adult population.
Capitol Week in Review
Arkansas received good news from federal regulators that allows the state Medicaid program to better help women during at-risk pregnancies and other atrisk populations. Last year Medicaid provided medical services to 12,500 Arkansas women with high-risk pregnancies.