Circuit Clerks March 2024 Meeting...
The circuit clerks will be meeting at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Saline County.
The circuit clerks will be meeting at Fairfield Inn & Suites in Saline County.
The county judges will meet at the Hot Springs Convention Center.
The Arkansas Association of Quorum Courts 75-member body will meet at the AAC.
The county clerks will meet at the Graduate Hotel in Washington County.
The sheriffs will meeting at the Wyndham Hotel and City of Fort Smith Convention Center.
The circuit clerks will meet at the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute.
Craighead County had more births than deaths between mid-2022 and July 1, 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported this week. That’s significant because 65 of Arkansas’ 75 counties recorded more deaths than births, and statewide, Arkansas had 907 more deaths than births during that time. Despite that, the state is believed to have gained 21,328 people through in-migration from other states and nations, putting the latest estimate at 3,067,732.
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will receive an additional $91 million for six projects, according to a March 13th news release. The money comprises congressionally directed spending and community project funding.
With less than a month remaining before the Great American Solar Eclipse, the Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) took a significant step by conducting a live training exercise. This exercise was designed to test ADEM’s response to issues that may arise as visitors flock to Arkansas to witness the event. ADEM responders and other state agencies looked at possible scenarios, such as severe weather, traffic, medical emergencies and communication challenges.
Standard Lithium Ltd. has installed a commercial-scale Direct Lithium Extraction (“DLE”) column at its demonstration plant near El Dorado. The column is a LiPROLithium Selective Sorption unit, supplied by Koch Technology Solutions, LLC.
This April, join the National Association of Counties in celebrating National County Government Month. Join counties across the country in raising public awareness about our essential roles & responsibilities.
Water systems serving more than 22,000 Arkansans in six communities will receive over $42 million in financial assistance from state programs for water and wastewater projects. The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission approved the loans at its Feb. 28 meeting.
The Chief of Staff for the Arkansas House of Representatives, Roy Ragland, recently announced he will retire later this year. His last day will be June 28, “It has been the honor of a lifetime serving the Arkansas General Assembly in this position,” said Ragland. “I will forever be grateful to Speaker Carter, Speaker Gillam, and Speaker Shepherd for the opportunities I’ve had working for the House.”
The Small Business Administration backed loans worth $27.5 billion through its primary lending program in 2023—rising well above pre-COVID-19 pandemic levels as government officials aim to stabilize the economy. Many small businesses get their start and scale up with SBA loans, which increased lending to Black, Latino, and women entrepreneurs in the past few years in step with efforts to become more equitable.
Supervisors in county government are invited to attend the Spring 2024 Supervisor Bootcamp.
The event will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the AAC headquarters in Little Rock. Lunch will be provided, so please pre-register at this link.
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