Beebe: Keep focus of legislative session on Arkansas budget

by The Associated Press

Tools

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- Gov. Mike Beebe says the Legislature can help set the tone for future fiscal sessions by being brief and keeping its focus on the state's budget. Beebe addressed members of the House and Senate on Monday as they gathered for the first day of the fiscal session. The session is the first under a constitutional amendment requiring the Legislature to meet and budget annually.

Beebe also told lawmakers that he's willing to support their recommendation of $5,000 scholarships for four-year schools and $2,500 for two-year schools to be funded by the state's lottery. Beebe had backed lower scholarship amounts for students already in school.

The session likely will last less than a month.

More Good Stuff

Advertisement
More Weather

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.
Ask The Ozarks
Quick Searches:
Food & Dining
Shopping
Arts & Entertainment
Beauty & Wellness
Real Estate
Autos
Home Services
Education
Churches
Health & Medical
Lawn & Garden

Stock Quotes

Ask KY3 module
KY3 on Facebook
OzarksHomeHunter Open House Widget

To view you need Flash Player 9+

Get Adobe Flash player

On Demand

AP Video