Governor Asa Hutchinson has directed the Arkansas Department of Commerce to expedite unemployment benefits to assist Arkansans whose employment status may be impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak, he announced at a press conference on Tuesday. Under current Arkansas law (Ark. Code Ann. §11-10-507(4)), … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2020
Moore Elected Chairman of Arkansas Highway Commission
March 17, 2020 by
Robert S. Moore, Jr., of Arkansas City, was elected Chairman of the Arkansas Highway Commission at a special called meeting on March 9, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Moore replaces the late Thomas B. Schueck of Little Rock, who passed away March 3, 2020, … [Read more...]
Batesville School District Food Service Department COVID–19 Feeding Plans
March 17, 2020 by
Batesville School District Food Service Department COVID–19 Feeding Plans FREE TO ALL STUDENTS 18 YEARS OF AGE OR YOUNGER You will be able to receive a meal for your student regardless of where they attend school by either of the following two methods during the school closure dates of … [Read more...]
Conway Public School Department To offer Drive-Thrue Meal Pickup For Students
March 17, 2020 by
CPSD will have a drive-thru meal pickup at Ida Burns Elementary School (1201 Donaghey Avenue) on Tuesday March 17th from 8:00 am- 1:00 pm. Families may drive through the bus loop on the south side of the building to pick up breakfasts and lunches for the week. Meals are free of charge for anyone … [Read more...]
Boozman Staff to Host Senate Mobile Office and Census Hiring Events
March 17, 2020 by
U.S. Senator John Boozman announced that members of his staff will host five special mobile office events in March in cooperation with the U.S. Census Bureau. Each event will give local residents an opportunity to learn about immediate job opportunities with the 2020 Census. An official with the … [Read more...]
Cotton Releases Coronavirus Response Plan to Give Cash Directly to American Families and Businesses
March 17, 2020 by
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today released the framework for his coronavirus response plan that would surge cash to Americans, and make low-interest loans to businesses so they’re able to pay their bills. The plan has three parts: Part One: Surge Cash to Low- and Middle-Income Americans Using … [Read more...]
