Grant County turns 154 years old today! Happy Birthday to the county that was formed parts of Hot Spring, Jefferson and Saline counties in 1869. It was named for Ulysses S. Grant who had been elected president of the United States in November 1868. #ARcounties
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The Senate and House will resume its charity basketball game on March 1, after a three-year break following the 2020 onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. #arleg
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders activates Arkansas National Guard ahead of ice storm
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Here is information on the disaster assistance call center opening Monday. If you live in the counties listed and you were impacted, call to apply for assistance starting Monday. twitter.com/JuddPDeere/sta
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The FY 2023 omnibus includes several key investments of importance to counties detailed in this report. These include, but are not limited to, full funding for the Payments in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) program. #ARcounties
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Arkansas continues to see the impact of funding received from the November 2022 $200 million opioid settlement. #ARcounties #arkansasopioid #arorp
Arkansas legislators have reached the point in the 2023 legislative session where they file proposed amendments to the Arkansas Constitution. They have until Feb. 8 to submit proposals for debate. #arleg #ARcounties
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#NACoBlog: New guidance from clarifies that people on medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder are protected by the ADA
Crews in Benton, Crawford, and Washington Counties say their main focus ahead of the storm will be interstates and bridges. #ARcounties #winterstorm23
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New White County OEM Director Tyler Mize began working for the county as a seasonal worker when he was 16. #ARcounties
House Convenes at 1:30 PM in the Arkansas House Chamber
arkansashouse.org/calendar/event
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Today's Senate Meeting Schedule -
1 p.m. - Senate Convenes - Senate Chamber
Bills - tinyurl.com/2ccuncue
Live Stream - tinyurl.com/ye6yj7vr
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Collectors and assessors attended the House Committee on Revenue and Taxation meeting to support HB 1032 to increase the amount of the Homestead Property Tax Credit. Washington County Assessor Russell Hill testified in favor of the bill. #ARcounties
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During the Arkansas Sheriffs Association's Winter Conference, sheriffs toured the Arkansas State Capitol, visited with legislators, heard from Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders about her plans for the future and participated in important training sessions. #ARcounties
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The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership had the great pleasure last night of presenting the Hot Springs Police Department with a check to fund an overdose response team for two years. #ARcounties #aropioids
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The AAC, Pulaski Co. Judge Barry Hyde, city officials, others took part in the National Day of Racial Healing event @ Arkansas Municipal League. 26 counties signed proclamations dedicating themselves "to the principles of truth, racial healing, and transformation." #ARcounties
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ARORP Director Kirk Lane, Dep. Director Tenesha Barnes, AAC Counsel Colin Jorgensen, and AML Director Mark Hayes discussed opioid litigation/abatement at the AML winter conference Jan. 13. They awarded funding to Staci James, director of Hope Movement Coalition. #aropioids
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Today, we are celebrating Lawrence County. The county was created on January 15, 1815, and named for Capt. James Lawrence, a naval officer killed in the War of 1812. #ARcounties
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The Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership has started divvying out funds from opioid settlements. The money will go towards groups across Arkansas working on recovery and prevention efforts for drugs in the state. #ARcounties #arkansasopioids #arorp
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The House is now in session. Watch live at arkansashouse.org
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Upon Adjournment of the Senate Chamber - Senate City, County, and Local Affairs Committee - Senate Committee Room 272
Agenda - tinyurl.com/nkxapbpp
Live Stream - tinyurl.com/2msnk9yz
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AAC staff, members of the Arkansas Sheriffs Association and other county officials attended the inauguration of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. She spoke about her priorities as governor, including education, criminal justice reform and phasing out state income tax. #ARcounties
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Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders announced Monday (Jan. 9) the following appointments to the governor’s office staff:
Administrative/Scheduling:
Erica Freeman will serve as Scheduler to the Gover...
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Tomorrow, join us for Arkansas Governor-elect ’s inauguration on AR PBS-1 & youtube.com/arkansaspbs.
Live coverage will begin at 10:30 a.m. in the . The ceremonial swearing in and inaugural address from the capitol steps start at noon.
#arpx #arleg
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The House has now convened. Watch live at arkansashouse.org
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Sen. Bart Hester addresses the Arkansas Senate moments after his election as President Pro Tempore of t he 94th General Assembly.
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The historic Mississippi County Courthouse in Blytheville recently was renovated, and the results are amazing. (Photo by Ken West Photography) #ARcounties #CountyLines
Read more about the facelift at this link: bit.ly/3Wz0Vsf
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Happy birthday to Sebastian County! Sebastian County was formed on January 6, 1851, from parts of Crawford, Scott and Polk counties. The county seats are Fort Smith and Greenwood. #ARcounties
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Misty Petrus has joined the AAC Risk Management Services staff as the new Worker's Compensation Claims Manager. #ARcounties #CountyLines
Read more about her at this link: bit.ly/3Cc5SPM
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County officials will be seeing a lot of the AAC's new continuing education program manager, Michael Roys, in the coming months. #ARcounties #CountyLines
Follow this link to read more about him: bit.ly/3YXZ4ib
In his first contribution to County Lines magazine, AAC Law Clerk Taylor Handford discusses three prongs necessary to reform Arkansas' criminal justice system — and make our state a safer place to live. #ARcounties #CountyLines
Read his column here: bit.ly/3Vvf34n
AAC Legal Counsel Lindsey French explores in our latest issue of County Lines magazine recent U.S. Supreme Court opinions in various law enforcement and EPA cases. #ARcounties #CountyLines
Read her column here: bit.ly/3hX4YzJ
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In her latest column for County Lines, AAC RMS Litigation Counsel JaNan Thomas shares insight to protect county jails and staff from legal action. #ARcounties #CountyLines
Read her column here: bit.ly/3GtwVZr
In the latest County Lines magazine, AAC Governmental Affairs Director Josh Curtis writes about the turnover rate in county and state government this year. #ARcounties #CountyLines
Read his column here: bit.ly/3vpkhUM
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AAC Consultant Eddie A. Jones shares his thoughts on leadership in the latest issue of County Lines magazine. #ARcounties #CountyLines
Read his column here: bit.ly/3vI4TDn
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Dallas County is starting the new year with a birthday! Dallas County was formed January 1, 1845, from Bradley and Clark counties and named in honor of George M. Dallas, who had been elected vice president of the United States in 1844. #ARcounties
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With a new year on the horizon, we are excited about what is ahead. Happy New Year to our AAC family and friends! #ARcounties
In his latest column for County Lines, AAC Executive Director Chris Villines welcomes many new faces to county government and bids farewell to retiring members of the AAC staff. #ARcounties #CountyLines
Read his column here: bit.ly/3VBDZr4
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