As we wrap up 2018, I wish you all of the best for 2019. Happy New Year from our family, including our newest Hillman!
Meet Brutus! (At less than four months he’s weighing in around 50 lbs.)
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Returning House members & members-elect will make their committee selection for the 2021 Regular Session during House caucus, scheduled for 9am 11/6.
The vast majority of legislation considered during a legislative session begins in a standing committee.
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For 50+ years, agricultural district programs have helped protect #farmers from the pressures of expanding #urbanization. An upcoming @nataglaw webinar will discuss the past, present & future of those programs. Read more at https://t.co/CL1jMVJWXS. @AgInArk#Arkansas#agriculture
The House has also unanimously passed their bill. They have adjourned until 12:01 a.m. Saturday - that's when they're expected to approve SB 2. #arnews#arpx#arleg@KATVNews
Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday the state Department of Health will soon ban indoor gatherings larger than 10 people as the number of covid-19 cases continues to increase: https://t.co/6KmYD08sOb
2020 is all about #RICE! In addition to the unveiling of the 2020 #ArkFoodHOF finalists, it was announced on Monday that rice is the Arkansas Food of The Year 🍚🍣🍛🍙 @Think_Rice#AuthenticArkansas
Rex Nelson writes: As geologist Nicholas Pinter told NPR: "Just because you live behind a great big, strong levee doesn't mean there's no chance of getting flooded. There are two types of levees--those that have failed and those that will fail."
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Follow this thread for some of the history of some of the issues we face regarding flooding and the governance of our levees. #arpx#arleg#arwx#ruralmatters
NEW: @AsaHutchinson is asking lawmakers for $10M to fix levees damaged during the Arkansas River flood. He also formed a task force to study how to improve the poorly managed levees.
More + some background on why the state has to pay for it:
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Gov. @AsaHutchinson announced that he's issued an executive order to create the #Arkansas Levee Task Force that will study and analyze the current conditions of the state's #levees after many were impacted during record #flooding. https://t.co/DBzFZ8mDkE
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It was an honor to stand with the Governor today as he announced the creation of a #Levee Task Force. This is an important undertaking, and I hope the findings will result in all areas of our state having the same level of protection from future #floods. #arpx#arleg
This morning, I issued Executive Order 19-10 to create the Arkansas Levee Task Force to study & analyze the current conditions of the state’s levees. Additionally, I will request legislative approval for $10M for immediate levee repair. Read more here: https://t.co/HmrghMc6fa
We are currently giving Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits to eligible residents. Look at the graphic to find out who’s eligible. You must apply at your local DHS office, no later than
Friday, June 28, in order to get D-SNAP.
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Junior and Senior High School students attending the DeWitt M*A*S*H camp observed the”MASH Crash” simulated car accident and emergency response yesterday in Pine Bluff. Medical Application of Science for Health camps introduce students to careers in healthcare. #ArFB
Sr Ag Tour members wrapped up the week discovering Natural Resources in Arkansas at the Lake Catherine State Park! Special thanks always to our friends with Ryan’s Call Foundation for our life jackets and the opportunity to discuss water safety.