RPA 94th General Assembly Pre-Session Brief

It's a new day in Arkansas!


Today the 94th General Assembly convenes in Little Rock. Republicans hold 82/100 seats in the State House and 29/35 seats in the State Senate, and tomorrow, Arkansas will have a new Governor: Sarah Huckabee Sanders!


Your legislators will take their oaths of office today and they are ready to go to work for bold, conservative reforms; reforms like parental choice in education, making sure violent and repeat criminals serve their prison sentences, and working to eliminate our state income tax.


What can you do for your part? Make sure your voice is heard during this legislative session. You can visit arkleg.state.ar.us for updates to the Session's calendar and to watch live.


You can also call the House Switchboard (501) 682-6211 or the Senate Switchboard (501) 682-2902 while each legislative body is in session to leave a message for your legislator.


To better prepare, take a look below at what we're watching and reading to get ready for the 94th General Assembly:

Gov.-elect Sarah Sanders discusses her plans for her new administration


Talk Business & Politics | Roby Brock


Full Interview Here

Arkansas House Speaker Matthew Shepherd offers preview of 2023 General Assembly


40/29 News | Phil Reed


Full Interview Here

Arkansas Senate President Bart Hester on General Assembly 2023


40/29 News | Yuna Lee


Full Interview Here

Education overhaul tops priorities list of Gov.-elect Sanders


"A criminal justice overhaul and income tax cuts also are high priorities for the Republican governor-elect, and legislative leaders said they expect her priorities to be the top issues of the regular session." Arkansas Democrat Gazette | Mike Wickline


Full Article Full Article Here

Sanders’ cabinet appointments signal real change is here


"It’s been said that, in government, 'personnel is policy.' If that’s true, Arkansans have much to be optimistic about going into the new year and new gubernatorial administration." Opportunity Arkansas | Nic Horton


Full Full Article Here


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