Governor Asa Hutchinson
Governor Asa Hutchinson has mostly positive recollections of this year’s convention of the Arkansas General Assembly, which formally adjourned on Monday.
“Over the past 84 days the Arkansas General Assembly has worked hard to institute policies that make our state a better place to live, work and raise a family. I applaud the legislature’s work this session to spur economic development, improve education and raise the quality of life for all Arkansans.” Hutchinson said.
Among several items the Governor’s office touted in a statement Monday afternoon, Hutchinson signed into law numerous proposals aimed at job creation and economic growth this session, including Act 165, which coupled with the state’s computer science initiative, will bring financial technology start-ups to the state. Hutchinson also signed two tax relief bills into law earlier this year. Act 78 reduces the tax burden on individuals who make below $21,000 annually and Act 141 exempts military retirement pay from the state income tax.
Grant Merrill
Grant Merrill is the Publisher of InsideFortSmith.Com, and owner of parent company Great Plains Digital Media. Prior to jumping into the digital world, he was a longtime sports talk show host on stations across Arkansas. E-Mail: grant@greatplainsdigital.com
