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 […]
Randy Sams to run for State Senate District 16
Randy Sams announced his intention to seek the State Senate District 16 seat, on the Republican ticket, in the March 3, Primary Election. Read more below. The current Senator, Kim Hammer, is not running for re-election. District 16 includes a portion of Saline and Pulaski Counties. “I have lived in Saline County for over […]
Council Member Brown announces campaign for State Representative in 2026
Campaign statements are from the candidate. Benton City Council Member Steve Brown announced his campaign for State Representative on Tuesday, September, 23, 2025. He is also CEO of Alcoa Community Federal Credit Union. Read his full campaign announcement below. Steve Brown of Benton announced today that he will be a candidate for State Representative in […]
Joshua Irby announces candidacy for Arkansas State Senate, District 16
Campaign statements are from the candidate. Bryant resident Joshua Irby, announced his campaign for State Senator, with the theme “Respect. Resolve. Renewal.” Read his statement below. Joshua Irby Announces Candidacy for Arkansas State Senate, District 16 Putting Service Above Politics—and People Before Party. Bryant, AR – Joshua Irby, a first-generation Arkansan and longtime security professional, […]
State Representative Tony Furman announces for re-election in 2026
Campaign statements are from the candidate. Arkansas State Representative Tony Furman announced his campaign for re-election on Monday, June, 9, 2025. He is Endorsed by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Attorney General Tim Griffin. Read his full campaign announcement below. Read more below. BENTON, AR — On Tuesday, Republican State Representative Tony Furman announced his intentions […]
Aaron Hansen launches campaign for State Representative, Pledging 100% salary donation and bold reform agenda
Campaign statements are from the candidate. On May 15, Aaron Hansen officially launched his campaign for State Representative in Arkansas House District 81, pledging a platform rooted in integrity, transparency, and service to the people — not politics. Read more below. In a powerful commitment to the community, Hansen announced he will donate 100% of […]
Republican Eric Shepherd announces bid for House District 92
First responder and life-long Republican Eric Shepherd announced his bid for the Arkansas State House of Representatives, District 92, which includes all of Grant County and portions of Saline County. Read more below. Shepherd, a Grant County native and resident, is a veteran firefighter of nearly 20 years. Shepherd’s public service dates back to […]
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 – […]