Committees are an essential part of the legislative process. While in committee, a bill is reviewed, researched, and sometime revised. Committee meetings also provide an opportunity for public comment. Committee selection is one of the [...]

Arkansas is home to more than 222,000 veterans. That equals close to 10% of our adult population. Whether they served in times of war or peace, our veterans all share an unwavering belief in the [...]

Did you know that out of the over 400,000 children and teens in foster care in the United States, over 100,000 of them are waiting to be adopted? Right now, there are 292 children in [...]

It is estimated that 225 people die every day from a drug overdose in America. In 2020, 547 people died from a drug overdose in Arkansas. The current opioid epidemic is one of the deadliest [...]

Our state budget has a direct impact on everything from classrooms to health care. The importance of the budget is why the General Assembly begins reviewing budget needs weeks before the legislative session begins. Budget [...]

There is an important deadline approaching for Arkansans planning to vote in the November election. If you have not already registered to vote, you have until October 11 to file your voter registration application with [...]

According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc., one in eight women will develop breast cancer. It is the most common form of cancer and the second leading cause of death among women. However, more [...]

According to the Arkansas Department of Health, suicide is the leading cause of violent death in Arkansas. In 2020, 583 Arkansans died by suicide. That same year, close to 46,000 individuals died by suicide nationwide. [...]

Every community feels the impact when adults lack a high school diploma or the skills to compete in the 21st century workforce. Not only is it devastating for the adults who may dream of a [...]