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 financial relief and continued my promise of cutting taxes for everyone. But as the cost of living continues to go up, Arkansans need more money in their pockets now. Because of the work we have done to be more efficient in state government, we have

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 Steps State Capitol  Tuesday, August 16, 2022 LITTLE ROCK  VenCent Fintech Summit  8:15 a.m. Wally Allen Ballroom  Statehouse Convention Center Wednesday, August 17, 2022 TULSA Advanced Mobility Announcement 10:30 a.m. Helmerich Research Center OSU-Tulsa Saturday, August 20, 2022 ROGERS American Association of Physicians of Indian

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 it in individual Arkansan’s pockets,” Governor Hutchinson said. “That is a transfer of wealth from the government to the taxpayer, and it could not come at a more important time. The Arkansas income tax was instituted in 1929 at a rate of 5.0%. When the

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 am grateful for the overwhelming support of the General Assembly, and it could not come at a better time with the continued challenge of high food and gas prices.” CONTACT: Press Shop (press@governor.arkansas.gov)

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 10 years. The governor noted there is much still to be done by the Department of Health and the Department of Human Services, and we need to address challenges in these areas. The Governor stated that he has asked both departments to make recommendations as

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 a privilege to represent the interest of the 1.2 million electric cooperative members throughout Arkansas,” Gossage said. “My career in education along with my service as an elected and appointed state official has provided me with opportunities to assist our great citizens. My new role

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 lives to promoting  and protecting life. They understand that a pro-life stand is more than protecting the lives of the unborn. A state that aspires to be pro-life must protect the most vulnerable at every stage of life. That’s why we have worked so hard

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 grant program. “As inflation rises and the cost of living increases, Arkansans need more money in their pockets,” Governor Hutchinson said. “With a record surplus in the last year fiscal year, we have the ability to provide financial relief and ensure our children can be

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 Tuesday, August 9, 2022 LITTLE ROCK Press Conference 10 a.m. Governor’s Conference Room State Capitol Little Rock, Arkansas Schedule is subject to change. For further updates from Governor Hutchinson, follow on Facebook or Twitter (@AsaHutchinson). CONTACT: Press Shop (press@governor.arkansas.gov)

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 and every American, and $25 billion in new taxes on the oil industry will further increase the financial pain Americans and Arkansans are feeling. This tax-and-spend legislation breaks President Biden’s promise to never raise taxes on anyone making less than $400,000 a year.” The full statement