Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative In the 9thweek of the 2023RegularSession, the House passed several bills addressing education, elections, and healthcare. The House also passed a bill to increase the proper-ty tax credit for Arkansas families. With a vote of 99-0, the House voted in favor of increasing the homestead property tax credit from$375 a year to $425 a year. HB1032now heads to the Senate. Education bills passing the House this week…
Trey Steimel, Arkansas House of Representatives In the 9th week of the 2023 Regular Session, the House passed several bills addressing education, elections, and healthcare. The House also passed a bill to in-crease the property tax credit for Arkansas families. With a vote of 99-0, the House voted in favor of increasing the homestead property tax credit from$375 a year to $425 a year. HB1032now heads to the Senate. Education bills passing…
By: Tammy Curtis, Managing Editor The Highland Band program has evolved every year, earning numerous marching and concert band Superior awards. Last April, the Highland Band won the Inaugural title of 4A State Concert Band Champions. Newly elected District Two State Representative Trey Steimel visited the Highland High School band on Feb. 24 to recognize CC their accomplishments. “When I think back to my high schooldays, which is a heck of a…
Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative In the 7th week of the 2023Regular Session, House members voted on a number of bills impacting employment, education, and elections. This week, the House passedHB1430. This bill reduces the maxi-mum potential unemployment compensation benefits from 4 months to3 months. This bill also reduces un-employment insurance tax rates for employers. The House also passed HB1401.This bill reduces the time an able-bodied adult may receive cash assistance from…
Trey Steimel, Arkansas State Representative On the 5th week of the Regular Session, the House passed legislation ad-dressing sub-stance abuse, teen pregnancy, public assistance, and transportation. The House passed HB1144. This bill creates the Arkansas Family Treatment Specialty Court Act. The bill states that there is a critical need for judicial intervention and support for effective treatment programs to reduce the number of family separations due to substance use disorders and mental…
