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 […]
[VIDEO] If you have damage from AT&T’s fiber internet install, here’s how to get it fixed
Original Jan 27, 2022. Update Apr 10, 2023. Saline County residents, if you have recently had an issue with your plumbing, sprinklers, internet service, gas service, or maybe just a big hill of dirt that suddenly appeared in your yard… it might be due to fiber internet installation by AT&T’s contractors… and you are not […]
Legislative audit reveals large salary overpayment to Alexander bookkeeper
The City of Alexander overpaid a the city bookkeeper by a large amount, according to the results of a Legislative Audit. Thanks to The Alexander Post for bringing it to our attention. The overpayment was in 2021 under the previous City Administration, and the employee was terminated in October 2022. The details of the audit […]
[VIDEO] Governor comes to Benton to announce Workforce Cabinet & appoints Chief Workforce Officer
Citing a need for Arkansans to have technical skills to compete in the job market, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced On Thursday, February 9, 2023, that she will appoint Mike Rogers to serve as Chief Workforce Officer. He is the Senior Director of Maintenance and Refrigeration for Tyson Foods, Inc. [embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9qztC8Mjw4[/embedyt] View the full view […]
Governor Sanders unveils Arkansas LEARNS – education plan in the form of an infographic
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders unveiled Arkansas LEARNS on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, alongside state legislators, students, parents, and teachers at the Arkansas State Capitol. In an infographic, the Governor’s office describes Arkansas LEARNS in three categories: Educate Kids, Empower Parents, and Recruit & Retain Good Teachers. We break it down for you below, and the infographic is […]
[VIDEO] Local legislators speak on new bills: Education, drag queens, used cars, internet tax, solar panels, more
Several legislators representing Saline County Arkansas gathered on Friday morning, February 3rd, 2023 to update the public on which bills are coming up for vote currently. They also took public questions about education, drag queens, solar panels, and more. The next breakfast is February 24th, 2023, and the public is always invited. Watch MySaline.com for […]
Legislative Bills filed Jan 11 include Tax credit, Massage, Foster students, ABC licenses, Suicide, Running cars, DUI child support & more
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 94th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2023. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Monday, January 11, 2023 To Create An Income Tax Credit For Taxpayers Sixty-Five (65) And Older In An Amount Equal To The Taxpayer’s Property Tax Payment On A Homestead., Bill: Hb1116, Sponsor: Cavenaugh, 1/11/2023 […]
Legislative Bills filed Jan 9-10 include Drag Shows, Motorboating, Daylight Saving, Newborns and more
The following are the legislative bills filed by the 94th Assembly of the Arkansas State Legislature in 2023. See more dates at www.mysaline.com/bills-arkleg. Monday, January 9, 2023 Bill: Hb1098, To Clarify That A Volunteer Fire Department May Operate A Newborn Safety Device Under Certain Conditions Under The Safe Haven Act., Sponsor: J. Mayberry, 1/9/2023 2:18:42 Pm […]
Elected Officials
As of January 2023, the following is a list of current elected officials serving Saline County, Arkansas: FEDERAL President of the United States Joe Biden, White House, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC 20006 www.whitehouse.gov/contact Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris, www.whitehouse.gov/contact/ US Senators John Boozman – Republican – 1401 West Capitol Avenue, Suite […]
Legislator files bill to keep Daylight Saving Time permanent
Will Daylight Saving Time (DST) become permanent? One Arkansas legislator is pushing for it. State Representative Johnny Rye (R-Trumann) submitted House Bill 1039 on Monday, December 19th. The title is “HB1039 – Concerning Daylight Saving Time; To Adopt Daylight Saving Time Permanently; and to Amend The Duties of The Secretary of State.” The bill would […]