Facts & Statistics
| STATE STATISTICS | |
| Population 2020 | 3,032,812 |
| Population 2019 | 3,017,804 |
| Population 2018 | 3,013,825 |
| Population 2017 | 3,002,997 |
| Population 2016 | 2,990,410 |
| Below Poverty 2019 | 16.2 |
| Below Poverty 2018 | 15.9 |
| Below Poverty 2017 | 16.4 |
| Below Poverty 2016 | 17.2 |
| Employment – Population Ratio 2019 | 56.1 |
| Employment – Population Ratio 2018 | 55.7 |
| Employment – Population Ratio 2017 | 55.8 |
| Employment – Population Ratio 2016 | 55.8 |
| Unemployed 2020 | 4.2 |
| Unemployed 2019 | 3.5 |
| Unemployed 2018 | 3.7 |
| Unemployed 2017 | 3.7 |
| Unemployed 2016 | 4 |
| Foreclosure Rate 2018 | 1 of 3,072 |
| STATE FACTS |
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| The diamond is the official state gem. It was designated in 1967. |
| Arkansas is officially known as The Natural State. |
| Origin of the state’s name: French interpretation of the Sioux word “acansa,” meaning downstream place. |
Government
| ELECTED OFFICIALS | |
| Governor | Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R) |
| Lieutenant Governor | Leslie Rutledge (R) |
| Attorney General | Tim Griffin (R) |
| Secretary of State | John Thurston (R) |
| State Senate Control | R – 29; D – 6 |
| State House Control | R – 82; D – 18 |
Legislative Process
| LEGISLATIVE DATES AND DEADLINES | |
| Convenes | January 9, 2023 |
| Sine Die Adjournment | March 10, 2023 |
| Committee Action Deadlines | N/A |
| Crossover Deadline | None |
| Carryover from Previous Session | No |
| Governor’s Signing Deadline (in session) | Five days, Sundays excepted |
| Governor’s Signing Deadline (after adjournment) | 20 days |
| Veto Override | Simple majority |
| Legislation Effective Date | 90 days after adjournment |
Notable Laws & Legislation
Security Breach Notification Law
Enforcement
Consumer Complaints
Regulatory Actions
Featured Regulations
Regulatory Guidelines
Advocacy, Initiatives & Reports
AFSA Advocacy
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Arkansas State Collections Board Work from Home Authorization (September 23, 2020)
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Arkansas Securities Department Work from Home Authorization (July 27, 2020)
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Arkansas HB 1775 Interchange Fees (March 10, 2015)
Reports
Trade Associations
There are currently no partner industry associations in Arkansas
Political Geography
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