On Monday, the Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Advisory Council met to release its 2025 findings, fulfilling the requirements set forth by Act 391 of 2021. The report serves as both an update on where Arkansas stands in addressing dementia and Alzheimer’s disease, and a call to action for where the state must go next. The [...]
Each September, our nation pauses to honor the contributions of working men and women. Labor Day is more than just a long weekend or the unofficial end of summer; it is a time to recognize the people who keep our communities strong and our economy moving forward. In Arkansas, hard work is part of our [...]
As the new school year begins, thousands of school buses will once again be on the roads across Arkansas, transporting more than 350,000 children safely to and from school each day. That’s more than 350,000 reasons for all of us to stay alert and follow the law. Each stop a bus makes, whether in a [...]
IMPORTANT FROM ARKANSAS DFA The deadline to file a state income tax return was initially extended from April 15, 2025 to July 31, 2025 due to severe weather. DFA today announced taxpayers can extend the filing date to December 3. However, they must print the IRS form linked below and include it with their return [...]
As families across Arkansas prepare for the upcoming school year, the Arkansas House of Representatives is reminding residents to take advantage of the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday—set for Saturday, August 2, through Sunday, August 3, 2025. This two-day event allows shoppers to purchase eligible items free of state and local sales tax. The tax [...]
Today I am announcing that I will not be running for re-election. It has been one my greatest honors to represent the great people of District 30, but it is time for me to step back. While I may not run for re-election I'll still work hard and continue to be your voice in Little [...]
Every day, across Arkansas and our nation, human trafficking silently preys on the vulnerable, exploiting innocence and eroding lives. It is a crisis that hides in plain sight—within our communities, along our highways, and behind closed doors. In the 2025 Regular Session, the Arkansas House of Representatives took decisive action to confront this issue and [...]
Each year on Memorial Day, Arkansans come together to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We remember their courage, their dedication, and the deep debt of gratitude we owe to them and their families.The Arkansas House of Representatives has made supporting veterans, military families, and active-duty [...]
Transportation is more than just a matter of convenience — it’s about safety, infrastructure, and supporting the flow of commerce that powers Arkansas’s economy. During the 2025 Regular Session, the House of Representatives passed a series of laws aimed at keeping our roads safe, improving communication between drivers and law enforcement, and ensuring our infrastructure [...]
With Mother’s Day just around the corner, we are reminded of the vital role mothers play in the strength and well-being of our families and communities. This legislative session, the General Assembly made maternal health a top priority, passing a series of bills aimed at ensuring that every mother in our state has access to [...]
