The Little Rock School Board is moving forward with administrative recommendations to seek voter approval for an additional $300 million dollars in funds. If approved by voters, this allotment would allow for completion of projects across the school district including…
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View from the Senate: Legislature Refers Proposed Amendments to Voters
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffDuring the recent regular session, the legislature referred three proposed constitutional amendments to Arkansas voters. One would limit terms of legislators to 12 years. Another would permanently extend a highway program that is now scheduled to expire in 2023. The…
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View from the Senate: Legislature Refers Term Limits Proposal to Voters
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Senate voted to refer to Arkansas voters a term limits amendment that would restrict future legislators to 12-year terms. Also, the Senate approved a Medicaid budget for next fiscal year, which is one of the most important appropriations in…
(KARK) In two weeks, minimum wage employees in Arkansas will get a raise. It’s the first of three increases voters approved in November. After the boost from $8.50/hour to $9.25/hour Jan. 1, the state wage increases to $10/hour in 2020 then $11/hour…