Citing a need for Arkansans to have technical skills to compete in the job market, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced On Thursday, February 9, 2023, that she will appoint Mike Rogers to serve as Chief Workforce Officer. He is the Senior Director of Maintenance and Refrigeration for Tyson Foods, Inc. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9qztC8Mjw4[/embedyt] View the full view […]
Governor Sanders unveils Arkansas LEARNS – education plan in the form of an infographic
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled Arkansas LEARNS on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, alongside state legislators, students, parents, and teachers at the Arkansas State Capitol. In an infographic, the Governor’s office describes Arkansas LEARNS in three categories: Educate Kids, Empower Parents, and Recruit & Retain Good Teachers. We break it down for you below, and the infographic is […]
[VIDEO] Local legislators speak on new bills: Education, drag queens, used cars, internet tax, solar panels, more
Several legislators representing Saline County Arkansas gathered on Friday morning, February 3rd, 2023 to update the public on which bills are coming up for vote currently. They also took public questions about education, drag queens, solar panels, and more. The next breakfast is February 24th, 2023, and the public is always invited. Watch MySaline.com for […]
Legislative Bills filed Jan 11, 2023 include Tax credit, Massage, Foster students, ABC licenses, Suicide, Running cars, DUI child support & more
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 94th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2023. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Monday, January 11, 2023 To Create An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Sixty-Five (65) And Older In An Amount Equal To The Taxpayer’s Property Tax Payment On A Homestead., Bill: Hb1116, Sponsor: Cavenaugh, 1/11/2023 […]
Legislative Bills filed Jan 9-10, 2023, include Drag Shows, Motorboating, Daylight Saving, Newborns and more
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 94th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2023. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Monday, January 9, 2023 Bill: Hb1098, To Clarify That A Volunteer Fire Department May Operate A Newborn Safety Device Under Certain Conditions Under The Safe Haven Act., Sponsor: J. Mayberry, 1/9/2023 2:18:42 Pm […]
Legislator files bill to keep Daylight Saving Time permanent
Will Daylight Saving Time (DST) become permanent? One Arkansas legislator is pushing for it. State Representative Johnny Rye (R-Trumann) submitted House Bill 1039 on Monday, December 19th. The title is “HB1039 – Concerning Daylight Saving Time; To Adopt Daylight Saving Time Permanently; and to Amend The Duties of The Secretary of State.” The bill would […]
ARHOME program approved for helping with pregnancies, mental illness, substance abuse & poverty
The Centers for Medicare (CMS) and Medicaid Services approved a request by the State of Arkansas to amend its Medicaid expansion program, Arkansas Health and Opportunity for Me (ARHOME), to include an innovative service called Life360 HOMEs, according to a statement from Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today. ARHOME replaced Arkansas Works earlier this year. Arkansas […]
Bryant student gives tour of schools to State Legislators and candidates
Bryant Schools invited the district’s State Representatives and Senators to visit two school campuses for “Take Your Legislator to School Month” in Arkansas. Senator Kim Hammer (R) and Representative Tony Furman (R), asking with candidates for the newly drawn District 81, Roy Vaughn (D) and RJ Hawk (R). Student Jamyia Bonner served as our tour […]
Ethics Committee Recommends Stripping Chairships & Expenses from Two Senators
Two Arkansas Senators – one with Saline County in his district – could be stripped of committee leadership and more, after a legislative investigation. Senator Alan Clark of Lonsdale (Dist. 13) and Senator Mark Johnson of Ferndale (Dist. 17), both Republicans, admit that Clark didn’t go to a Boys State meeting on June 3, 2022. […]
Join Birch Tree and others at Capitol rally for mental health May 18th
Birch Tree Communities, Inc., along with legislators, advocates, and other mental healthcare providers from across Central Arkansas will gather in the 2nd floor rotunda to commemorate Mental Health Awareness Month on Wednesday, May 18th at 1:00 pm. The community is invited to join the as they seek to normalize conversations about brain health and continue […]