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House passes constitutional amendment for ballot initiatives to require 60% of vote

By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Apr 7, 2021

The Arkansas House has passed an amendment to the state Constitution requiring that ballot initiatives receive 60% of the vote to pass.

Arkansas House and Senate pass work requirements for SNAP benefits

By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Apr 7, 2021

The Arkansas House and Senate have voted to approve House Bill 1512 that would eliminate temporary exemptions to the work requirement for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance P​​​​​rogram (SNAP), also known as food stamps.

Arkansas bill may lower barrier for job opportunities by eliminating duplicative licensing requirements

By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Mar 29, 2021

Arkansas House Bill 1460, if passed, could prohibit cities, counties or other political subdivisions of the state from enacting a requirement for licensing, certification or registration for any profession or occupation in a manner that duplicates a requirement for licensing, certification or registration that is already enacted by the state.