Arkansas lawmakers adjourn Session, leaving budget for state hunting, fishing programs in limbo
Thursday’s vote marks the first time in more than 20 years lawmakers have adjourned without approving an agency’s budget.
Thursday’s vote marks the first time in more than 20 years lawmakers have adjourned without approving an agency’s budget.
‘If you send me a budget that funds critical services for Arkansans while slowing the growth of government, I will sign it.’
‘Our preference is to keep it very limited, and that’s been our practice’ since voters approved annual Sessions in 2008, House Speaker Matthew Shepherd said.