Gramlich for Arkansas

Happy to have been able to see Saint Nick today!

Beautiful night to hunt in the Ozarks

It was an honor to receive the Friend of UAMS award yesterday.

As we gather around our tables this Thanksgiving, we encourage Arkansans to take a moment to acknowledge the unsung heroes of this holiday season—our farmers.

Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude for the blessings in our lives, and the hardworking men and women who toil in the fields, day in and day out, deserve a special place in our hearts this season. Arkansas farmers are the ones responsible for growing the crops and raising the livestock that grace many of our tables.

In fact, Arkansas ranks 3rd in the nation in turkeys raised. But that’s not the only popular Thanksgiving dish that may have started its journey on an Arkansas farm.

Arkansas is the 4th largest producer of sweet potatoes and our state ranks 6th in the nation in the acreage of pecans.

In the last year, Arkansas farmers harvested more than 695,000 acres of corn.

Arkansas currently ranks 11th in the nation in soybean production. Soybean oil is used to make hundreds of foods, including mayonnaise, peanut butter, and ranch dressing.

From casseroles to rice pudding, another Arkansas crop makes its way to the Thanksgiving table every year. Arkansas ranks first among rice-producing states, accounting for more than 50 percent of U.S. rice production.

Agriculture is Arkansas’s largest industry, adding around $16 billion to our state’s economy every year. There are 49,346 farms statewide and 97 percent of Arkansas’ farms are family-owned.

So, as you savor each bite of your Thanksgiving meal, remember to give thanks to the individuals who make this feast possible. Let's make this holiday a true celebration of gratitude, not only for the food on our plates but for the hands that nurture the land.

You can help show your appreciation to our Arkansas farmers and food service workers by looking for the “Arkansas Grown” label at your local supermarket.

Today I have made the decision to announce my candidacy for the Arkansas House of Representatives by officially filing. I hope for your support in continuing to make District 50 the best place to live in Arkansas.

As November rolls around, we are reminded of a day that holds a special place in the hearts of countless Americans – Veterans Day. On this occasion, we pause to reflect on the sacrifices, courage, and unwavering commitment of those who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

Honoring our veterans is about recognizing the sacrifices they've made. It's the sleepless nights and missed birthdays, anniversaries, and family gatherings. It's the physical and emotional scars, the injuries, and the post-traumatic stress that some bear for the rest of their lives. It's the time away from home and the loved ones left behind. It's the uncertainty and the courage to face danger head-on.

More than 186,000 veterans call Arkansas home. That equals close to 6% of our state’s population.

The Arkansas General Assembly continually reviews ways to ensure our veterans and their families are well cared for and that our policies make life a little easier for those living here.

In the last Regular Session, we passed Act 395 defines “homestead” for purposes of the property tax exemption for disabled veterans, surviving spouses, and minor dependent children of disabled veterans.

The General Assembly also passed Act 201 and Act 137.

Act 201 seeks to have veteran disability benefits excluded as income for eligibility for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) by directing DHS to seek a federal waiver.

Act 137 allows a licensing agency to consider national certifications toward occupational licensure requirements for uniformed service members and veterans. It also extends the application for initial licensure to the spouse of a uniformed service member or a uniformed service veteran and removes the one-year limit for veterans to apply for service education, training, or certifications toward occupational licensure.

We will continue to review proposals to improve the lives of veterans in Arkansas. We encourage Arkansans to consider ways they can support our veterans this Veterans Day and throughout the year.

Veterans Day is not just a day on the calendar; it's a time for us to pause, reflect, and appreciate the sacrifices and bravery of our veterans. It is a reminder that the debt we owe them is immeasurable, but we can still strive to repay it with gratitude, respect, and support.

Let's Go Rangers!

Public health in NWA today

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It's a beautiful day in Arkansas

Public Service Announcement (especially for AR deer hunters) from the AGFC. Please read and update your app before trying to check a deer

Step 1: Download the New AGFC app. The old app, which has a black background behind the AGFC logo, is no longer functioning and must be deleted. The new app has a brown background behind the AGFC logo and can be found on the Google Play Store or the Apple App Store. Setting up your profile in the AGFC’s new licensing system and smartphone app only takes a few minutes and gives you full access to some great tools to help you legally harvest and check your deer.

Step 2: Account Setup and Login. Users will have to create a username and password, which is a new requirement. Login information from Google, Facebook, or other systems will not work.

Step 3: Game Check Familiarization. Before you start your hunt, click on this link https://youtube.com/watch?v=9N1wlNE95ko&si=XSuufma_m2LboZpT to familiarize yourself with the game check process.

Step 4: Auto-Renew. After migrating your information to the new app, visit the license site on your computer to access your wallet. Confirm the details associated with your auto-renewal payment method are correct and, if interested, select auto-renew in your profile.

For information or assistance on adding a youth or partner to your account, click here.

For information or assistance on adding a DMAP tag to your account, click here.

For assistance with any of these tools, please visit our website.

Thank you for being a steward of our wild places and wild things in Arkansas.

Also, be sure to sight your bow and your muzzleloader in before you go out in the field or you can end up like this guy. If you look closely, you can see an arrow embedded into a tree.

Happy to represent Fort Smith at the 3rd Congressional district meeting!

Come on down to the St Boniface 135th lawn social!

Take a stroll down Garrison today and visit the Fort Smith Oktoberfest 2023

Let's go grizzlies

Attention business and industry! Each year Fort Smith Public Schools hosts the iCAN Career Expo for all 8th grade students. The River Valley iCan Career Expo challenges students to explore careers and highlights the local job market. Peak Innovation Center will host the two day career expo October 16 and 17, showcasing career pathways and the professions related to those programs. Students from multiple regional schools will be participating this year. To register as a participating business partner, use QR below.

Good luck to all the runners today!

2023 Fort Smith Marathon to cause traffic delays Sunday An estimated 800 participants are expected to join the marathon.

Go enjoy Fort Smith today

Our work for the Extraordinary Session is now complete and the legislation passed has been signed into law.



This morning, the House passed HB1007 and SB8. These are identical bills reducing the top personal income tax rate from 4.7% to 4.4%. The bills also reduce the corporate income tax rate from 5.1% to 4.8%. In addition, the bills provide an income tax credit of $150 to taxpayers making less than $90,000 annually. The credit will be retroactive to January 1, 2023.



The House also passed HB1012 and SB10. These are identical bills amending the Freedom of Information Act of 1967 by exempting records that reflect the planning or provision of security provided to the Governor, constitutional officers, the General Assembly, Justices of the Supreme Court, or Judges of the Court of Appeals. The bills also direct the Arkansas State Police to provide the legislature with a quarterly report on the expenses incurred by the Executive Protection Detail.



The House passed HB1008 and SB5. These are identical bills amending the Philanthropic Investment in Arkansas Kids Program Act and the Arkansas Children’s Educational Freedom Account Program to provide access to additional funding for children with disabilities.



In addition, the House passed SB3. This bill states that a state agency or a state or local official shall not mandate an individual to receive a vaccine or immunization for COVID-19 or any subvariants of COVID-19.



The House also passed SB1. This bill would create the Arkansas Reserve Fund Set-Aside in the Restricted Reserve Fund and direct the transfer of $710.6 million in surplus funds to the newly created reserve fund.



This afternoon, Governor Sanders signed all the bills passed during this session into law.

You can watch all the committee meetings and House floor proceedings from the session at arkansashouse.org.

As I first special session comes to a close, I'm proud to be a part of huge cuts to taxes and Common Sense reforms to help protect our Govenor from threats both now and in the future.

Happy to represent district 50 this week!

Let's go Rangers!

My daughter is working hard to help me write thank you cards from my Little Rock fundraiser. Looking forward to a successful campaign!

Several members gathered at the Capitol this week as subcommittees of the Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC) held meetings. ALC convened on Friday. This week, we would like to update you on the developments from those meetings.

The ALC Higher Education Subcommittee heard a presentation from Dr. Ken Warden, the Commissioner of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education (ADHE). ADHE is currently working on the implementation of Arkansas Teacher Academy. This program is designed to increase the teacher pipeline by paying for education costs if the prospective teacher agrees to work in critical shortage areas. The scholarship should be available next fall.

Members of ALC reviewed the Arkansas Revenue Report from July 2023, showing a 4.6% increase in revenue from the previous July.

The Department of Commerce presented its mid-year progress report to ALC, showing 1,102 new jobs with an average wage of $28.32/hour have been created in the last six months as a direct result of economic development initiatives in the state.

ALC approved a recommendation by the Executive Subcommittee to conduct the Arkansas Fi****ms and Concealed Carry Laws Study. The purpose of the study is to review the existing laws of the State of Arkansas concerning ownership, use, and possession of fi****ms, as well as the concealed carry laws of the state, in order to ascertain the existing rights and restrictions under the laws and recommend future legislation. The Game & Fish/State Police Subcommittee of ALC will conduct the study. They will begin in October of this year and submit their report to ALC in October of 2024.

Arkansas Legislative Council Subcommittees will convene again the week of October 16. You can watch live and recorded meetings at

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Happy to see all the amazing things happening at Arkansas Children's

Big things are happening in Fort Smith!

Coming soon! 👀 We’re so excited! 😄 Moses Tucker Partners

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Great morning to get the stands ready!

Happy to be in Joint Audit today!

A bill I'm truly proud to sponsor.

As summer winds down and the excitement of a new school year builds, families across the state are planning for the added expense of back-to-school shopping.



This year, consumers are expected to spend close to $600 per child on clothes, shoes, and school supplies. That is why we want to take this time to remind you about the upcoming Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday.



This year, the sales tax holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, August 5, and will continue until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, August 6.



Act 757 of 2011 provides for a sales tax holiday in Arkansas during the first weekend of August each year. A sales tax holiday is a temporary period when state and local sales taxes are not collected or paid on the purchase of certain products.



Arkansas is one of 17 states that provides a sales tax holiday before the beginning of the school year.



Clothing less than $100 per item is exempt during the weekend, as well as clothing accessories less than $50 per item. Clothing accessories include handbags, cosmetics, jewelry, umbrellas, and more. Most school supplies, including book bags, binders, paper, crayons, pencils, and rulers, are also exempt.



In 2021, the General Assembly passed Act 944. The act expanded the sales tax holiday to include electronics. Examples include a calculator, desktop computer, cell phone, e-reader, computer mouse, laptop, monitor, printer, keyboard, and tablets. It does not include video game systems or televisions.



The sales tax holiday does include purchases made online.



The Arkansas Sales Tax Holiday benefits families, students, and local businesses. Providing financial relief to parents, the holiday is helping to ensure children have the necessary tools for learning.



We have posted a comprehensive list of eligible items and answers to frequently asked questions on our website

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Don't Sign the Anti-LEARNS Petition (Part I) Math teacher of 18 years. Math teaching, teaching, education.

Always good to get some work done in Little Rock! See Ryan Rose for Arkansas filming a PSA in the gallery.

Thank you to all the linemen who have worked tirelessly today to restore power to everyone in the Fort Smith area. There is still work to be done, but I know these folks will get the job done as quickly and as safely as possible.

As you begin waking up and heading to work this morning please use caution. There are powerlines and trees down across the city from the weather.

Excited to to learn something new!

What an honor it was to take a tour of the National Museum of WW2 aviation. Thanks to all of our military and their families!

You have to make it to the Marshals Museum