Arkansas legislators OK construction of underground tunnel on Capitol grounds
Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday approved the construction of an underground tunnel between the state Capitol and a nearby building with meeting rooms and legislative offices
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Arkansas lawmakers pause approval of pay hike for state PBS director, pending audit resolution
An Arkansas legislative panel on Wednesday delayed a decision on a merit pay hike for the chief of Arkansas PBS until a pending audit is completed
Crowell outlines slew of new Arkansas voting laws
During the 2023 session the Arkansas legislature enacted a lengthy list of new laws to strengthen the integrity of the elections
Crowell outlines newest laws in Arkansas
Most of the bills that were approved by the legislature earlier this year became law on August 1
Arkansas lawmakers mull over tax cuts, but special session unlikely
Arkansas legislative leaders agree the state’s $1.2 billion surplus means taxes should be cut further, but diverge on whether to wait until next year to act
Hundreds of new Arkansas laws set to take effect Aug. 1
Arkansas lawmakers passed 890 laws during this year’s legislative sessions, and most take effect on Tuesday.
Crowell outlines clauses of Protect Arkansas Act
The major provisions of the new Protect Arkansas Act are well known, but they are only a few of the many measures passed during the 2023 regular session.