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 […]
Former State Rep Creekmore seeks office again in 2026
Campaign statements are from the candidate. Dawn Creekmore announced her intent to run for State Representative, District 92 in the Republican Primary to be held March 3, 2026. The current office holder, Representative Julie Mayberry, is not running for re-election. District 92 covers portions of Grant and Saline Counties. Read more below: “I was fortunate […]
State Representative Julie Mayberry announces she will not seek re-election in 2026
Campaign statements are from the candidate. State Representative Julie Mayberry announced on Wednesday morning that she will not run for another term. She and her husband, Andy Mayberry, have served alternately for a total of eight terms – together serving their section of the state for 16 years. The following is Rep. Julie Mayberry’s full […]
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, […]
Schools, Taxes, Eggs, Triage, China purchases and more – Read Arkansas Legislative Bills filed Jan 28, 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 28, 2025. These Proposed Bills concern several topics, including… EDUCATION Re-enactment Firearms at Schools, Property Tax in School […]