Tag: Politics

Arkansas House of Representatives Second to last week 2023

Cecillea Pond-Mayo

When the House reconvenes on Monday, members will likely be entering the last week of the 2023 Regular Session. Currently, the General Assembly is expected to adjourn on April 7. Before members adjourn, they will be addressing education funding, tax cuts, and amending the Revenue Stabilization Act which prioritizes spending for the next fiscal year. […]

Third Week of Arkansas House Session 2023 Review

Cecillea Pond-Mayo

On the third week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed legislation that could impact everything from car tags to the start of the school year. HB1150 which would extend the time period Arkansans have to register a vehicle. This bill would give Arkansans 60 days from the purchase date of the car or […]

Arkansas Legislators announce Formation of the Arkansas Republican Women’s Legislative Caucus

Press Release

Little Rock, AR– The 21 Arkansas Republican Women Legislators announced that they have officially formed the Arkansas Republican Women’s Legislative Caucus (RWLC). Members of the RWLC will focus their efforts on a legislative package which contains  ‘Bold Initiatives for the Good of Arkansas, as part of their ‘Dream B.I.G. Arkansas’ campaign. The initial legislative package includes […]

Educational Opportunities and Scholarships Expanded for Foster Care and Low Income Children

Press Release

Oklahoma – With the 2017 legislative session having come to a close, groups working to increase educational options for Oklahoma students are celebrating significant policy victories. Robert Ruiz, President of ChoiceMatters for Kids, says that despite a difficult budget year marked by partisan gridlock, legislators managed to work together on two key bills that will […]