Post by pavel on Apr 12, 2016 1:42:25 GMT -6
LITTLE ROCK — There was one key bill on the agenda of the three-day extraordinary session of the General Assembly: Arkansas Works. Arkansas Works provides greater emphasis on work opportunities, requires a personal investment in healthcare, increases usage of employer-based insurance and implements cost-saving measures.
Almost two weeks before the special session, my office introduced our draft of the Arkansas Works legislation. Since then, we have worked with both sides of the legislature to make changes and address concerns. Some say we went too far in our changes, while others argue we haven’t gone far enough. But I say both statements indicate that we’ve reached a solid medium.
On the first day of the special session, I addressed members of both chambers in a joint session and encouraged them to support Arkansas Works.
The legislature responded, and soon after my address, the Insurance and Commerce Committees in both chambers voted in favor of Arkansas Works by a large majority. Then on Thursday, the second day of the extraordinary session, the legislature voted overwhelmingly in support of Arkansas Works with the State House voting 70-30 and the State Senate voting 25-10 in favor of the legislation. What a great victory for Arkansas — but we’re not done yet.
Read more: www.couriernews.com/view/full_story/27151605/article-Governor--An-Arkansas-solution?
Almost two weeks before the special session, my office introduced our draft of the Arkansas Works legislation. Since then, we have worked with both sides of the legislature to make changes and address concerns. Some say we went too far in our changes, while others argue we haven’t gone far enough. But I say both statements indicate that we’ve reached a solid medium.
On the first day of the special session, I addressed members of both chambers in a joint session and encouraged them to support Arkansas Works.
The legislature responded, and soon after my address, the Insurance and Commerce Committees in both chambers voted in favor of Arkansas Works by a large majority. Then on Thursday, the second day of the extraordinary session, the legislature voted overwhelmingly in support of Arkansas Works with the State House voting 70-30 and the State Senate voting 25-10 in favor of the legislation. What a great victory for Arkansas — but we’re not done yet.
Read more: www.couriernews.com/view/full_story/27151605/article-Governor--An-Arkansas-solution?