As gas prices across Arkansas hover around $4.00 per gallon, State Representative Kendon Underwood (R-16) is following federal efforts, calling for an emergency suspension of state fuel taxes. The proposal, announced Thursday, seeks a 90-day suspension of the state’s 24.7-cent gasoline tax and 28.5-cent diesel fuel tax. Underwood is requesting that Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders […]
Sanders calls special session to lower tax on top bracket, expenses & per diem for legislators
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has officially called a special session of the state legislature, set to begin at 3:00 p.m. on May 4, 2026, at the State Capitol in Little Rock. Read more below. In a proclamation issued April 30th, Sanders said an “extraordinary occasion” requires lawmakers to reconvene. The primary focus of the […]
Arkansas Legislative Bills signed April 14-29, 2026 include many Appropriations
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor from April 14-29, 2026. Most all of these are appropriations, so to make things easier to find, we’ve highlighted in red the ones that aren’t. Wednesday, April 29th, 2026 HB1009 – Department of Public Safety Appropriation HB1010 – Department of Corrections – Division of […]
5 things to know about help to pay your utility bill; Deadline Sept 30th
You may be able to get help paying your summer energy bill. Central Arkansas Development Council (CADC) will accept applications for LIHEAP Utility Assistance until Tuesday, September 30, 2025. 1. What is LIHEAP? The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) provides individuals and families with short-term assistance. Persons receiving LIHEAP are connected to family development […]
See if you qualify for assistance with your winter utility bills, until April 30th
Every winter, there is a program to help with energy utility bills in certain counties in Arkansas. Saline County is one of those counties, so keep reading if you or someone you know needs help with the electric bill or natural gas bill. READ MORE BELOW ABOUT HOW TO APPLY… You may be able […]
Get updates directly from our legislators at the breakfast on Apr 4th in Benton
Come to the Saline County Legislative Breakfast to get an update, directly from our legislators. The three Chambers of Commerce in Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village have partnered to host these events. This one is sponsored by Farm Bureau Arkansas of Saline County and Horton’s Orthotics and Prosthetics. The location will be at Centerpoint Church, 20383 […]
Governor signs 3 new laws Feb 3, 2025, concerning Natl Guard, Airmen and more
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Bills Signed: HB1005, HB1006, SCR1 On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Governor signed into law: To read the details of the bill/law, click the corresponding number below, then open the PDF of the full description. HB1005 – […]
Weight Loss Meds, School Chaplains, Vets, China, Inmates and more – Read Arkansas Legislative Bills filed Jan 30, 2025
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 95th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Click on any bill number below to read details for bills filed on January 30, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… Medicaid Covering Weight Loss Meds, Revoking Certain Retirement […]
Governor signs Legislative Bills Jan 30, 2025 concerning NW Technical Institute, Separating Sheriff & Tax Collector, Educating County Officials
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Bills Signed: HB1133, HB1137, HB1050, SB53 On Monday, January 30, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1133 – An act to amend the law concerning Northwest Technical Institute; to authorize Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president […]
Public School Funding, Breast Cancer Exams, Aviation Fuel, Church Civil Immunity and more – Read Arkansas Legislative Bills filed Jan 29, 2025
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 95th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Click on any bill number below to read details for bills filed on January 29, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… EDUCATION Students’ Smart Phones, Public School Funding, Salem Football, […]