Arkansas’ four Crisis Stabilization Units (CSUs) will receive a one-time federal grant to help “enhance services and achieve financial sustainability,” the state Department of Human Services announced in a press release.
The governor appointed Chris Villines of Benton to the board with a term expiring Aug. 30, 2029; Mark Hayes of Little Rock with a term expiring Aug. 30, 2029; and Jordan Powell of Little Rock to the board with a term expiring Aug. 30, 2029, according to the governor’s office.
The Metroplan Board of Directors recently awarded $16.5 million towards transportation improvement in Central Arkansas. Funding is provided through the Surface Transportation Block Grant and Carbon Reduction Programs, federal-aid transportation programs administered by the Federal Highway Administration that provide funding for transportation improvement projects.
Legislative Recidivism Reduction Task Force was established by the Protect Act, an overhaul of the state’s sentencing laws. The purpose of the Legislative Recidivism Reduction Task Force is to study and recommend improvements to the criminal justice system outcomes in the State of Arkansas.
NACo is partnering with the Professional Development Academy and CISOs, CIOS, risk managers and cyber leaders to conduct cyberattack simulation training. Join on Sept. 11 to learn how your county can improve your cybersecurity measures.
The Woodruff County Quorum Court along with County Judge Michael John Gray and the Woodruff County Economic Development Commission announced the appointment of Regina Rushing Burkett as its inaugural Executive Director of Economic Development.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders requested a Major Disaster Declaration from President Joe Biden for the June 25 storms that hit Arkansas.
More than a dozen people involved in county administration and governance are working to figure out the future opportunities for counties and artificial intelligence
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders named a new State Treasurer Thursday, with Larry Walther taking over the role.
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