Government agencies are not often known for their innovation – especially when it comes to integrating new technologies. Or even old technologies. The Arkansas Legislature approved $20 million to change that, at least for the state’s court system. The...
Let’s talk about the Sevier County Hospital. First, where is Sevier County? It’s in the southwest corner of the state, and the hospital will be in De Queen. Second, why are we talking about the Sevier County hospital? It was the source of a fair amount of...
What happened in the Arkansas legislature on Tuesday, Dec. 13? The main issue was around spending remaining federal Covid funding and the process for deciding who gets the money. Here’s the deal. There’s just $293 million left in that pot of money...
Arkansas Legislative Council Peer Subcommittee November 15, 2022 Jump to Section ATU enrollment decline Nursing shortage study Broadband Dotson: Northwest Arkansas Chesterfield: Communities of color Davis: River Valley Maps Dismang:Â Funding Infrastructure grants:...
ALC Peer September 22, 2022 Dismang …ability to do a run through what we’ve got to do. ALC Staff Thank you, Mr. Chair. On today’s agenda is the department’s sixth round of requests. The request is for $72.4 million to make grants to...