UPDATE – MARCH 19, 2021 Governor Asa Hutchinson, after consultation with legislative leadership, has extended the deadline for filing state individual income tax until May 17, 2021, to coincide with the extended federal deadline. “Pushing back the due date for state income tax is a simple way to help Arkansans in light of the extension […]
Guard members head to rural Arkansas to accelerate Covid-19 vaccinations
Governor Asa Hutchinson has activated 20 members of the Arkansas Air and Army National Guard to assist with vaccinations in four public health regions in Arkansas. “These four teams will administer the vaccines in rural areas, which will reduce the load for medical professionals who are dealing with COVID-19 as well as their regular health […]
Arkansas Governor opens Phase 1-C of vaccinations effective today
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday afternoon, March 16th that Phase 1-C of the vaccination schedule is open effective immediately. That includes all of the people in the following chart: The governor stressed that it does not mean those people can immediately get vaccinated, but they can immediately call to get an appointment. There is a […]
Video: Day one of 2020’s Covid-19 shutdown in Arkansas began in Saline County
A little over one year ago, I started a live video on Facebook in front of the Saline County Courthouse, telling of the very beginning of Covid-19 in Arkansas. Governor Asa Hutchinson was about to hold a press conference that afternoon to talk about the first known cases in the state. It was in the […]
Governor announces more people eligible for vaccine; toll-free appointment helpline
Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Monday that the Arkansas Department of Health is opening vaccinations to all remaining categories in Phase 1-B. “Thanks to doctors, nurses, and pharmacies around the state, our vaccination program is running strong,” Hutchinson said. “We are seeing an encouraging drop in the number of new cases, active cases, and hospitalizations. Secretary […]
Boozman Announces 2022 Re-Election Campaign
US Senator John Boozman announce his campaign to run for re-election, saying “Arkansas needs strong, conservative leadership in Washington; I am proud to be that leader.” His full announcement follows. Fifth-generation Arkansan and former Arkansas Razorback John Boozman announced Saturday that he will run for re-election to the United States Senate. “Now more than ever […]
ARDOT closing lanes overnight on I-30 Frontage Road Tue Mar 9th
Construction to widen Interstate 30 to six lanes in Saline County requires overnight lane closures on the westbound I-30 frontage road, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close all westbound I-30 frontage road lanes below the South Street overpass. This continues the ongoing work to widen the Interstate, and […]
Covid-19 Report: New cases down 82% from 2 month ago
Governor Hutchinson released the following statement on today’s COVID-19 numbers: “Most numbers continue to trend in the right direction: new cases and hospitalizations are down; vaccinations are up by 13,571. This trend reflects our drive to beat the coronavirus. Let’s keep doing everything that we’ve been doing so that we can rid Arkansas of COVID-19.” […]
AG submits bill “Combating Cancel Culture and Protecting Freedom of Speech”
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge introduced legislation on Thursday called AR Voices: Combating Cancel Culture and Protecting Freedom of Speech. Scroll down to see the exact bill language in an embedded PDF. This new legislation would make social media sites, like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and others liable for damages when unfairly censoring or banning […]
Video: Six local legislators give update on current bills
UPDATE Feb 26, 2021 Three chambers of commerce welcomed local legislators Friday morning to speak at a program updating citizens on the current bills in the legislative session. Thanks to the Benton, Bryant and Hot Springs Village chambers for hosting legislators Rep. Keith Brooks, Rep. Lanny Fite, Rep. Tony Furman, Sen. Kim Hammer, Rep. Julie Mayberry, […]
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