MDMATT DUFFIELD

1. Article · Sep 22, 2026 · REP. MATT DUFFIELD

   Legislative Council reviews financial picture (opens the original)

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   Lawmakers examined issues ranging from state finances and education to childcare, workforce services and Arkansas’ growing energy needs. The Arkansas Legislative Council reviewed the state’s financial picture. Gross general revenue collections for the fiscal year are approximately $1.34 billion, up $50.6 million from this time last year. ALC also reviewed the restricted reserve transfer requests of $70 million for Educational Freedom Accounts and $200 million in funding for Medicaid. Sorry,

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2. Article · Aug 11, 2026 · REP. MATT DUFFIELD

   Legislative committees meet at State Capitol (opens the original)

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   Several legislative committees met at the State Capitol to continue studying issues that could shape policy during the 2027 Regular Session. The House and Senate Education Committees continued their ongoing adequacy study, with much of the discussion focused on the health insurance program for public school employees. Consultants told lawmakers that while the fund currently has a surplus, rising healthcare costs are expected to outpace revenue in the coming years. Without additional funding, the

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