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We work to keep Arkansans up to date on what’s happening in the Arkansas General Assembly.
Democrats push big investments in teachers, staff
Democratic lawmakers today filed legislation to raise starting teacher salaries and to provide raises for teachers and classified staff.
Senate Democrats oppose bill targeting LGBTQ+ community
During debate on the Senate floor today, Senate Democrats spoke out against SB43, a bill to classify drag performances as adult-oriented businesses.
The 2023 Regular Session is underway
The Arkansas House and Arkansas Senate each convened at noon today, marking the start of the 94th General Assembly and the 2023 Regular Session.
2023 Regular Session set to begin Monday
At noon on Monday, January 9, the 94th Arkansas General Assembly will convene, marking the start of the 2023 Regular Session.
Senate committee assignments final
Senate President Pro Tempore Bart Hester (R-Cave Springs) has made two committee appointments to fill available seats on the Senate Committee on Judiciary and the Senate Committee on Transportation, Technology, and Legislative Affairs.
Senate to welcome 13 new members
When the 94th General Assembly begins on Monday, January 9, the Arkansas Senate will welcome 13 new members, the largest class since 2003.
Senate Democrats welcome two new members
The Arkansas Senate Democratic Caucus welcomes two new members following last week’s election, Senator-elect Reginald Murdock of Marianna and Senator-elect Fredrick Love of Little Rock. Both have served in the Arkansas House of Representatives since 2011.
Senator Clark suspended, stripped of seniority
The Arkansas Senate Democratic Caucus welcomes two new members following last week’s election, Senator-elect Reginald Murdock of Marianna and Senator-elect Fredrick Love of Little Rock. Both have served in the Arkansas House of Representatives since 2011.
Special session ends without pay raises for teachers, school staff
After giving final passage to a tax cut that overwhelmingly benefits our state’s top earners, the Arkansas Senate adjourned sine die this morning, bringing the Third Extraordinary Session of the 93rd General Assembly to an end.
Democrats push to extend special session to address teacher pay, other urgent issues
At a joint press conference of the House and Senate Democratic caucuses today, Democratic officials again laid out their priorities for the Third Extraordinary Session of the 93rd General Assembly.
House and Senate Democrats to hold joint press conference
The House and Senate Democratic caucuses will hold a joint press conference in the Old Supreme Court chamber inside the Capitol at 1:00 PM Wednesday, August 10.
Senate advances tax cut, school-safety measure
The Arkansas Senate today gave approval to SB1, a tax-cut measure that overwhelmingly favors our state’s top earners and provides only minimal, temporary relief to low- and middle-income Arkansans.