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Monthly revenue reports help to give us a picture of the state’s economy. The reports show us if Arkansans are making more, spending more, and if businesses are doing well. Recent reports have created an optimistic outlook. Five months into the fiscal year, general revenue for the state continues to exceed expectations. In fact, more gross general revenue was collected ...
December, 2019
- 11 December
Governor Hutchinson Announces Intent to Grant Executive Clemency
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to grant 11 pardons and one firearm rights only. An additional 41 clemency requests were denied and five had no action taken upon them. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole and probationary requirements and paid ...
- 11 December
Governor Hutchinson Announces New Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force
LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson signed Executive Order 19-17 today establishing the State Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force and proclaimed December 9 – December 15 Computer Science Education Week in Arkansas. The task force will be composed of leaders in education, industry, and government. Members will assess the state’s computer science and cybersecurity education programs and make recommendations ...
- 11 December
Reflections from History and Faith – Glenn Miller – In Memoriam 1944-2019
By Jeff Olson In his seminal volume, The Big Bands (1967), George T. Simon writes, “Of all the outstanding popular dance bands, the one that evokes the most memories of how wonderfully romantic it all was, the one whose music people want to hear over and over again, is the band of the late Glenn Miller.” This is still true ...
- 4 December
Reflections from History and Faith – Polk County – Part II
By Jeff Olson In last week’s column, I payed a small but sincere tribute to our Polk County in honor of her 175th birthday. I wrote about her early history and how her intrinsic natural beauty and people attracted other people from around our country to move here and and make Polk County their home. However, I wasn’t able to ...
November, 2019
- 27 November
State of Arkansas House of Representatives Weekly Column
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas is one of 16 states whose legislators are working to help families gain access to medical care for a debilitating disorder that can afflict children after a bout of strep throat. It is a neuroimmune disorder commonly known as PANDAS, which stands for pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with streptococcal infections. Symptoms may include trouble sleeping, ...
- 27 November
Reflections from History and Faith – Happy Birthday, Polk County!
By Jeff Olson The next three or four days will be busy ones for most of us, as we celebrate Thanksgiving and invest time in other activities with family and friends and perhaps even do some hunting, take in some football, and I hope participate in worshiping God. In addition to these, this Saturday we can also recognize the 175th ...
- 27 November
Giving Thanks and Showing Gratitude: An Opportunity and Privilege
By Senator John Boozman Once again, the holiday season has quietly and rapidly descended upon us. Arkansans are getting into the holiday spirit and preparing to share meals and extended time with their loved ones. We will also be looking for ways to give back and pay it forward. Thanksgiving’s history within our nation is rich, if not complex. While ...
- 27 November
Giving Thanks and Showing Gratitude: An Opportunity and Privilege
By Senator John Boozman Once again, the holiday season has quietly and rapidly descended upon us. Arkansans are getting into the holiday spirit and preparing to share meals and extended time with their loved ones. We will also be looking for ways to give back and pay it forward. Thanksgiving’s history within our nation is rich, if not complex. While ...
- 20 November
Reflections From History & Faith: Thanksgiving and Thanksliving
Contributed by Jeff Olson As we approach Thanksgiving 2019, I wish to share some history and thoughts about this great American holiday – as it is again at least somewhat overshadowed by the early commercialization of Christmas. The historic truths of Thanksgiving’s Christian origin and biblical foundation in America serve to remind us of God’s blessing on us as a ...
