Arkansas lawmakers begin discussions on state’s budget as election looms

By: Tess Vrbin

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: October 6, 2026

Words: 707

Last Updated: 1 week, 4 days ago

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Arkansas lawmakers began a monthlong series of state budget discussions Tuesday, with the state military and labor departments fielding questions about how they expect to spend their money next year.

The Joint Budget Committee approved both agencies’ budget proposals with no dissent. The panel will submit each approved budget recommendation to the full Legislature, which begins its regular session in January.

The Department of Labor …

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