Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference on Monday, March 30th, 2020 to update on the COVID-19 pandemic. SEE VIDEO BELOW. Hutchinson stated that the $30 million previously allocated for PPEs won’t last through crisis, and therefore, $45 million will be added for PPEs and ventilators as they become available. The plan is to […]
Small Businesses – See the Checklist for Emergency Loans Through the CARES Act
The Benton Chamber is continuously looking through programs to help small businesses in this time of pandemic. Please refer to www.bentonchamber.com for this information. Last week, the United States Congress passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act that allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed during this pandemic and to […]
Gov Conference Sunday: 6th Death, New Cases Fewer, Jonesboro Declared Disaster
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference, winning with Dr. Nate Smith on Sunday, March 29th to update on the status of COVID-19 cases as well as the tornado aftermath in Jonesboro. VIDEO BELOW. Hutchinson began the conference by stating that he had signed a declaration that Jonesboro is now a disaster area. This […]
Saline County Judge Arey Limits Access to All County Offices Until April 20th
On Sunday, March 29, 2020, Saline County Judge Jeff Arey extended limited access to the Saline County Courthouse, the Courthouse Complex, and all other County Offices until April 20th, with any further action being evaluated at that time. Saline County has been limiting access to County Offices since March 18 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Judge Arey stated “[f]or the same reasons Governor Hutchinson closed schools until April 20, we […]
Gov Proclaims March 29th a Day of Prayer
The Governor’s office released the following announcement: Governor Asa Hutchinson proclaimed Sunday, March 29, 2020, a Special Day of Prayer in Arkansas, reaffirming his belief in the importance of “coming together united as a State seeking God’s reassurance and thanking Him for his guidance,” as stated in the proclamation. “I have declared tomorrow a Special […]
Gov’s Radio Address Details Aid for Healthcare Workers, Rural Facilities and Others
In Governor Asa Hutchinson’s weekly radio address, he detailed new initiatives to aid in the COVID-19 crisis. Read below or click to listen to the mp3. On March 11, I signed an executive order that declared a public health emergency in Arkansas, and every day since has brought new challenges in our efforts to stop […]
Gov Conference Friday: 3,500 Cases Predicted, Natl Guard Helping, School Closure Stands, Gathering Directive
Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson held a news conference on Friday, March 27th to update on the status of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) cases and to give details of what the peak of Arkansas’ COVID-19 curve might look like, plans to bring in the National Guard, a directive to individuals to avoid groups, ventilators on order, school closures […]
Franchise Tax Deadline Pushed Back for Arkansas Businesses
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced today that late fees and interest charges on businesses’ annual franchise taxes will be waived until July 15th. The filing deadline for annual franchise taxes is May 1st. Typically, companies filing after the deadline are charged a $25 late fee plus 0.000274% interest per day the payment is […]
335 COVID Cases, 3 Deaths; $116M Package Includes Medical Pay Raises; PPEs are Coming
UPDATE Mar 26, 2020 6:00 p.m. Hospitals are getting more funding and medical workers are getting more pay. The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) is submitting a Medicaid Section 1115 Demonstration Project (“waiver”) to the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to provide support to Arkansans in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor […]
Governor Calls for Special Legislative Session to Adjust Budget for COVID-19
Governor Asa Hutchinson today issued the official call to legislators for an Extraordinary Session of the 92nd General Assembly to convene at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 26, 2020. See the official proclamation below. “I have called this special session of the General Assembly to ask legislators to cover the projected loss in state revenue,” […]
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