James Sturch, Arkansas Senator A shooting spree occurred in Little Rock over the weekend of August 13 and 14. Three people were killed and four people were wounded.In the most recent tally, there were 18 shootings that also damaged buildings and motor vehicles. The State Police activated a helicopter and brought in 32 troopers to help Little Rock police and the Pulaski County sheriff.The joint operation was successful and a suspect was…
James Sturch, Arkansas Senator Arkansas has begun the process of expanding Medicaid services so that more pregnant women can qualify for the government health care program.The expanded services should be available to thousands of women by the beginning of next year, if the federal government approves the proposals submitted by the state Human Services Department. About 5,000 women with high-risk pregnancies would become eligible for home visits by a nurse. The visits…
James Sturch, Arkansas Senator Well-attended meetings at the state Capitol usually indicate that legislators are addressing an important issue. That was certainly the case when the joint Senate and House Committees on City, County and Local Affairs met to explore methods of funding of much-needed improvements to water and sewer systems across Arkansas. A room full of local officials, managers of water and engineers asked legislators to open a process that would…
James Sturch, Arkansas Senator Every year the sales tax holiday is the first weekend in August. This year it will be Saturday, August 6, and Sunday, August 7. Consumers will not have to pay sales tax on any articles of clothing that cost lessthan $100. The exempted items include not only ordinary clothing such as pants, shirts, dresses and shoes. Also free from sales tax are bathing suits, baby blankets, underwear, raincoats,…
