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About Arkansas, The Natural State

Arkansas was the 25th state to be admitted to the union, on June 15, 1836. Arkansas ranks 29th in area and 32nd in population among the 50 states. The capital of Arkansas is Little Rock, which is also the largest city in the state followed by Fort Smith, located in the western part of the state.

Arkansas is referred to as the Natural State and sometimes as the Diamond State. Arkansas is the only state in the United States where diamonds can be found, which is why the diamond shape was chosen to appear on the state flag. Arkansas is also one of the largest rice-producing states.

Famous Arkansans currently in the public eye include former president Bill Clinton (former governor of the state) and now Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as well as former governor and presidential candidate Mike Huckabee.



Note: This is not an official government website. The information provided here is for informational purposes only.

Who is the Governor of Arkansas?

Meet Mike Beebe Governor of Arkansas

Mike Beebe became the 45th Governor of the State of Arkansas on January 9, 2007, after more than two decades of dedicated public service. Mike Beebe first served as State Senator and then as Attorney General, Governor Beebe worked for more than twenty years to represent the people of his state. He believes in more and better-paying jobs, affordable and accessible health care, and providing all children with a first-class education.

A Welcome Message from Governor Beebe...
As governor, I will uphold my commitment to the people of Arkansas to move our state forward and make real the positive vision we have for all that Arkansas can be. Through education, job creation and economic development, I believe that working together we can reach every community and every person in our state with the greatest opportunity possible.

Who is the Lt. Governor of Arkansas?

Meet Bill Halter

Arkansas voters elected Bill Halter to a four-year term as Lieutenant Governor on November 7, 2006. He brings extensive experience in both the public and private sectors to his state office. Bill has served as an economic adviser to the President of the United States and to the U.S. Senate, managed the Social Security Administration, advised Fortune 500 companies, and served on the Boards of Directors of information technology and life sciences companies.

Who is the Attorney General of Arkansas?

Meet Dustin McDaniel

Dustin has always been dedicated to public service, and prior to becoming Attorney General, he served as a uniformed patrol officer in his hometown of Jonesboro. He was also a Democratic Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, representing District 75. While in the legislature, Dustin served as the Chairman of the Joint Select Committee on Health Insurance and Prescription Drugs and as a Member of the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee.

Where Is Arkansas?

Get directions to the state capitol building in Little Rock.

Arkansas is a mid-south state, bordered by Oklahoma to the west, Missouri to the north, the Mississippi River and states of Tennessee and Mississippi to the east, Louisiana to the south, and Texas to the southwest.

The post office abbreviation for Arkansas is AR. Common mistakes: AK is Alaska, not even close to Arkansas, and Arizona's abbreviation is AZ, not AR. Use the correct zip code, though, and the mail will make it through!

A Decorative Historical Map of Arkansas

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Readings in Arkansas Politics and Government

Forward by former Arkansas Governor and Senator David Pryor

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Readings in Arkansas Politics and Government

Readings in Arkansas Politics and Government

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"[This is] a major contribution to the study and practice of Arkansas government by retaining key readings from past collections while exposing us to just how many changes the state's politics have undergone in just a decade's time. . . . Destined to become one of the major cornerstones of study and practical application within the sphere of the Arkansas political system."

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News From Arkansas

The Arkansas General Assembly meets January through March 2009.

Follow the latest headlines from Arkansas right here.
Weaver, Reynolds and Wood sweep non-partisan races
By Megan Reynolds Susan Weaver's family roots in Van Buren County paid huge dividends Tuesday, enabling her to defeat District Court Judge Amy Brazil in the preferential primary election to the new 9th District, created by the Arkansas General Assembly ...
Arkansas political leaders note 'degrees of divisiveness'
?More than 50,? Rice said with a laugh when pressed on a prediction of how many House seats Republicans will control in the next General Assembly. Swinging the votes won't be easy. Rice said Arkansas Democrats have learned a lot since the surprising ...
Arkansas House District 93: Dotson and Neal
Concerning the biggest issue the 89th General Assembly will face in 2013, Dotson and Neal noted the Medicaid shortfall as a major cause of concern. Both candidates participated in a political survey from The City Wire. Full responses are listed below.
Arkansas House District 92: Parsons and Slinkard
The primary battle for the GOP nomination to the Arkansas House of Representatives District 92 pits Rep. Mary Lou Slinkard, R-Gravette, against challenger Jim Parsons in a contest, where Slinkard's experience within the Arkansas General Assembly butts ...
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  • poddys May 20, 2009 @ 8:37 pm | delete
    Very nice lens, 5*****. Now featured on my Arkansas State lens.
  • Penne Olsen Oct 8, 2008 @ 7:49 am | delete
    I am writing in reference to letter to editor in yesterdays baxter bulletin about animal cruelity. I hope and pray that our government in arkansas will pass the law that makes it a felony for abusing ALL animals in the state. There is no one to protect them like in other states and that is wrong, VERY WRONG!!!!!I belong to the Humaine society of the US, Peta and ASPCA and I am totaly against cruelty to any and all animals. I feed and take care of ferrel cats in my neighborhood. My neighbors disaprove of what I do and trap and kill or poison these animals. This is so wrong. They didn't ask to be dumped by unresponible people. I try to keep them fed and sheltered and they kill them. This is very wrong. They don't do it with dogs, only my cats.
    Please pass this law so I can at least stop these people from doing this.
    Thank you: Penne Olsen
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