Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices like smart watches from every single public school in Arkansas, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are sponsoring the bill in […]
Governor signs Legislative Bills Jan 27, 2025 concerning City Sales Tax, Animal Shelters, Police & 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: HB1080, HCR1002, SB1, HB1001, HB1008, HB1009, HB1010, HB1011, HB1013 On Monday, January 27, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1080 – To repeal the requirement for a fiscal impact statement for bills related to health benefit plans; […]
Read Arkansas Legislative Bills filed Jan 27, 2025, concerning Medical Professionals, Mortgages, Education & more
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 27, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… EDUCATION Public School Employees, Public Transit Authority & APERS, School […]
Read Arkansas Legislative Bills filed Jan 21, 2025, concerning Baby Olivia Video, Hospital Rx Licensure, Increasing Used Car Tax & more
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 Tuesday, January 21, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… Dieticians, Mortgages, Baby Olivia, Midwives, County Planning, Student […]
Arkansas Legislative Bills signed Jan 16, 2025 include Declaring Elections Results, Appropriations, and Recess
The following are the legislative Bills Signed by the Arkansas Governor in 2025. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Thursday, January 16, 2025 Bills Signed: HCR1001, HB1002, HCR1003 On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HCR 1001 – For A Joint Session Of The House Of Representatives And The Senate At 10:30 A.m., Tuesday, January 14, 2025, […]
State Senator Kim Hammer intends to run for Arkansas Secretary of State
State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, announced his campaign for Secretary of State in the 2026 election. Hammer served in the State Senate since 2019 and previously served in the State House of Representatives from 2010 through 2018. Read more below. State Senator Kim Hammer, Republican from Benton, has announced his campaign for Secretary […]
Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright to run for Senate District 16 in the Arkansas Legislature
Sheriff Rodney Wright, a dedicated public servant and lifelong resident of Saline County, is excited to announce his candidacy for State Senator representing District 16. With nearly a decade of experience as Sheriff and a robust background in law enforcement, Wright is committed to serving the community at a higher level and addressing the needs […]
Conservative organization presents award to Sen Kim Hammer of Benton
Family Council Action Committee presented Senator Kim Hammer (R-Benton) with the group’s 2023 Statesman Award. Senator Hammer received the award for earning an A on the 2023 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 94th General Assembly on the 25 bills scored in the […]
Gov Sanders wants legislators to change FOIA, among other things in called session September 11th
In a statement to the press, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders spells out her reasons for calling the Arkansas Legislature to a special session, beginning Monday, September 11, 2023. It includes changes to Freedom of Information Act, taxes, vaccines, school security, and other items. The full statement follows: SANDERS’ REASONS WHEREAS: An extraordinary occasion has arisen […]
Benton pharmacist testifies; The real reason independent pharmacies are closing
Saline County residents were shocked by the news on August 17, 2023 that Smith-Caldwell Drugstore – a legend in the business – had suddenly closed their doors and sold to Walgreens. Many customers took to social media, blaming the owners of the historical independent pharmacy. But according to recent testimony from Arkansas pharmacists, Smith-Caldwell had […]