Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address | Special Session Successes

Governor Hutchinson’s weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. LITTLE ROCK – Today I’d like to talk about the excellent position our state is in to provide additional financial relief for Arkansans. In December, we cut nearly $500 million in taxes which was the largest tax cut in Arkansas history. This gave the people of Arkansas some […]

Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Public Schedule: August 14 – August 20

LITTLE ROCK – The following is a list of public appearances by Governor Asa Hutchinson from Sunday, August 14, 2022, through Saturday, August 20, 2022:  Sunday, August 14, 2022 NATIONAL CNN State of the Union Check your local listings Monday, August 15, 2022 LITTLE ROCK Flag Ceremony for  75th year of India’s Independence 7 a.m. Capitol […]

Governor Hutchinson Signs Historic Tax Cut Bill, School Safety Legislation 

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today continued his promise of lowering taxes for Arkansans after he signed two bills into law bringing the state income tax to a historic low and creating a School Safety Grant program. “This tax relief package that has just been enacted takes over $400 million from the state coffers and puts […]

Governor Hutchinson Issues Statement on Passage of Tax Cuts

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson issued the following statement on the Arkansas General Assembly’s passage of his tax cut proposal: “This has been a good day for the taxpayers of Arkansas with the passage of the $500 million tax relief bills in both the House and Senate with $400 million going to individuals this year. I […]

Governor Hutchinson Discusses Plans For Improving Lives of Children, Maternal Health Care

LITTLE ROCK – Joined by supporting members of the General Assembly, the Department of Human Services, and the Department of Health, Governor Asa Hutchinson held a press conference Tuesday morning to discuss plans for improving the lives of children and maternal health care. The state has made progress regarding children’s health, and wellbeing over the last […]

Governor Hutchinson Announces the Departure of Deputy Chief of Staff, Bill Gossage

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced that Bill Gossage will resign as Deputy Chief of Staff. Gossage has been named as the vice president of governmental affairs for the Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas. He replaces Kirkley Thomas, who retired on August 1 after more than 24 years of service with the cooperatives.  “It is […]

Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address | The No. 1 Pro-Life State

Governor Hutchinson’s weekly radio address can be found in MP3 format and downloaded HERE. LITTLE ROCK – Americans United for Life ranks Arkansas as the No. 1 pro-life state in the nation, and today I’d like to talk about a few of the organizations and people that give meaning to that designation. Arkansas is blessed with thousands of people who devote their […]

Governor Hutchinson Issues Call for Special Session

Session to provide $450 million in individual tax relief, $50 million for school safety LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today issued a call for the Third Extraordinary Session of the 93rd General Assembly. The purpose of the Session is to provide immediate tax relief for Arkansans and set aside $50 million for a school safety […]

Governor Asa Hutchinson’s Public Schedule:  August 7 – August 13

LITTLE ROCK – The following is a list of public appearances by Governor Asa Hutchinson from Sunday, August 7, 2022, through Saturday, August 13, 2022:  Sunday, August 7, 2022 LITTLE ROCK Enlisted Association of the National Guard of the  United States (EANGUS) Annual Conference 1 p.m. Statehouse Convention Center 101 E. Markham Street  Little Rock, Arkansas […]

Governor Hutchinson Voices Opposition to Reckless Spending Bill in Congress

LITTLE ROCK – Governor Asa Hutchinson today joined 21 of his fellow governors in a statement opposing the $740 billion reconciliation bill currently being considered by the United States Congress. “This legislation, dubbed the “Inflation Reduction Act,” will not reduce inflation,” Governor Hutchinson said. “Nearly half a trillion dollars in new spending, increased taxes on businesses […]