On Wednesday, the Fiscal Session began for legislators in the Arkansas State House of Representatives and Senate.
In Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ State of the State Address on Wednesday, she proposed an $109.3 million increase in the state’s general revenue budget. On Thursday, Arkansas State House Representative for District 3 Stetson Painter, spoke with KTLO, Classic Hits and The Boot News to discuss how the proposal breaks down.
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In addition, Painter discusses the proposed state employment pay increase and how it could help recruit and retain employees.
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Painter states when it comes to the LEARNS Act and schools trying to accommodate budgets to meet salary requirements, the state will still cover the funding necessary to meet those needs.
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One of the biggest non-fiscal topics this session may be the states plan for crypto-mining fields.
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The fiscal session is expected to last three weeks. Painter states at the end of the session he plans on running for a leadership role.
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