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Did you know that Arkansas became the 25th state on June 15, 1836? Join in celebrating 182 years with us today!
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State offices will be closed today in celebration of Independence Day. Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July, Arkansas!
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Celebrate the beauty of #TheNaturalState by taking a hiking or backpacking trip with your family today!
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Congratulations to @yesjones for winning a @State_Scoop 50 GoldenGov Award for State Executive of the Year!
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July 13, 1894: The first nighttime baseball game in Arkansas was played under electric light. #WayBackWednesday
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Congratulations to @ARAuditor for winning the #adgta17 Business Service Award for the Unclaimed Property Reporting system!
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184 years ago today, Arkansas became a state. President Jackson signed the bill for statehood on June 15, 1836, making Arkansas the 25th state.
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High school seniors can now submit a single application to be considered for all state scholarships! Apply now @
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Do you love Arkansas? Retweet if you're a native, favorite if you're from another state. Lets see who has the most state pride! #ilovear.
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Congratulations to @arkansasDIS and @ArkansasED for winning the #adgta17 Governor's Digital Transformation Award!
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Congratulations to @CityLittleRock for winning the #adgta17 Digital Pioneer Award for their Open Data Portal!
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Congratulations to @ArkHigherEd for winning the #adgta17 Citizen Service Award for their YOUniversal Financial Aid System!
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In observance of Christmas, state offices will be closed Monday, December 25 - Tuesday, December 26. Have a wonderful holiday season, Arkansas!.
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State offices will be closed Tuesday, December 24 through Wednesday, December 25 in observance of #Christmas. Have a wonderful holiday, Arkansas!
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In observance of Memorial Day, all government offices will be closed.
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State offices will be closed today in observance of Independence Day. Check out to see what is happening in your area!
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Before you hit the road for #SpringBreak2018, check the latest @myARDOT traffic and road conditions on the #IDriveArkansas app! #DriveSafe #artraffic
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Congrats to the AR Dept. of Labor for winning #RunSmarter award for using technology to improve productivity!
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Due to poor road conditions in many areas of the state, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has closed state office buildings except for critical operations on Wednesday, February 1, 2023.
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It's time to #EscapetheIndoors! Celebrate Great Outdoors Month by enjoying all Arkansas has to offer. Visit your nearby @ARStatePark and choose your path to your next outdoor adventure.
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We're compiling links to #ArkansasTornado relief efforts and ways to help. Please send us your info http://t.co/XZNbQzgUr4
#arwx.
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone! We hope you have a wonderful day with family and friends celebrating all the things you are grateful for this year! State offices will be closed today and tomorrow in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday.
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State offices are closed today to honor Washington's birthday and Daisy Bates' life as a civil rights activist. http://t.co/Rg4FqGjqYH.
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Did you know that since its launch of the NetworkFleet vehicle management system in 2012, @myARDOT has realized a net savings in fuel costs of over $4M? #NationalInnovationDay.
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Happy Labor Day! State Offices will be closed today. You can learn more about the Arkansas Department of Labor and Licensing's mission to promote and develop the health, safety, and welfare of Arkansas workers by visiting #HappyLaborDay 🎉🙌
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As of today if you buy a new vehicle in Arkansas, you can register, get tags and pay sales tax online at and avoid a trip to the DMV #arnews #skipthetripAR.
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State offices will be closed today in observance of #VeteransDay. To our servicemen and women, past and present, thank you for your service
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Earlier today, the team that manages the Information Network of Arkansas (INA) program was named the Benchmark Winner of the Best Places to Work in AR award competition. Competing with over 20 companies, we received the top honor for employee happiness and satisfaction!
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State offices are closed today in honor of American workers and their contributions to our country. Have a safe and happy #LaborDay!
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Congratulations to @ARStatePolice for winning the #adgta17 Efficiency Award for their Online Criminal Background Check system!
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Last day to vote in the General Election! Polls are open until 7:30 pm. Find your polling location and ballot at
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In honor of President's day our state offices will be closed today.
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Celebrate #GreatOutdoorsMonth by taking part in the statewide Free Fishing Weekend! Fish today at noon until midnight Sunday without fishing licenses or trout permits.
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Stay and play in Arkansas this spring break! Explore all the attractions, state parks, and heritage of the natural state. Checkout the link below for more information on planning your staycation this year!
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#DYK the Buffalo River is one of few unpolluted, free-flowing rivers in the lower 48? #ilovear @BuffaloNPS
http://t.co/aoLr5Vb1El.
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Today is Prisoners of War Remembrance Day in AR. Take time to honor their service, sacrifices and families. #POW
http://t.co/PpDEDB7su1.
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Happy #Firefighter Recognition Day! Please thank the men and women who sacrifice their lives to keep us safe. #bravery.
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Arkansas wins @govtechnews Best of Web competition, ranked best gov website in nation for 2nd time http://t.co/I1KAjydwLX
#ARNews #Gov2Go.
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The polls are now closed! Visit to follow election results posted by each county.
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Today we celebrate Juneteenth, the day slaves in Galveston learned the Civil War was over and they were free. Now that Juneteenth is a federal holiday, we can join in a national celebration of the day that the United States began its journey to freedom for all.
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Voter registration deadline is extended to Tuesday. Get your registration form at and exercise your right to #vote!.
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Need to know when the Governor implements the state's inclement weather policy? Sign up for email alerts at #arwx.
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State offices will be closed today in observance of #IndependenceDay Needing info on 4th of July events in your area? Check out and search all the events happening near you!
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Vote today in the Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan General Election. Polls are open from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. Find your polling place and registration information online!
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State offices will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25. Happy Holidays, Arkansas!
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Remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our freedoms. #MemorialDay2014 #NeverForget #Thankful.
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Don't forget to vote! Polls will be open today from 7:30 am to 7:30 pm. View election results online after the polls close:
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May 4th is #TeacherAppreciationDay! Take a moment today to tell a teacher how much you appreciate them.
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AR Class A CDL holders will be required to complete a certification program in order to obtain a license. #ARNEWS
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In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, the State Capitol Offices and all State Buildings will be Closed.
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State offices will be closed today in observance of #IndependenceDay. Have a safe and happy 4th of July, Arkansas!
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Arkansas Celebrates 20 Years of Connecting Arkansans to Digital Government Services.
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Happy Holidays to you and yours! Our state offices will be closed on December 23rd and 26th. If you are looking for a bright fun holiday experience check out the Trail of Holiday lights!
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Self-pay kiosks at DMVs have reduced tag renewal wait times. Vote ARSTAR to win State Innovation of the Year award: http://t.co/8pVbJzNzbr.
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State offices will be closed today in observance of #VeteransDay. To our servicemen and women, past and present, thank you for your service.
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This #PublicServiceRecognitionWeek, we'd like to thank all the government employees who serve our communities. We appreciate all you do to improve the lives of Arkansans.
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Arkansas state government offices will be closed Thursday and Friday. #HappyThanksgiving Arkansas!.
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Coming soon to a bridge and highway near you - live traffic views! #ardot #trafficcamerasarecoming.
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State offices will be closed today in observance of #IndependenceDay. Have a Safe and Happy 4th of July, Arkansas!
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Congrats to @ARSecofState on winning the 2017 NASS IDEAS Award and innovating with #Gov2Go!
More pics from today's @NASSorg IDEAS Award announcement w 2017 recipient @ARSecofState and their #Gov2Go partner @EGOV. Congrats! #NASScon
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Roses are red, violets are blue. Arkansas' gorgeous! Just look at this view. RT if you <3 the Natural State! #ilovear
http://t.co/8gnkPFR9k3.
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Did you know that #Gov2Go sends AMBER Alerts straight to your device? #AMBERAlertAwarenessDay.
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We think the Natural State is the best state in the nation. RT if you love Arkansas! #ilovear.
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Arkansas State offices are closed today in the Little Rock Metropolitan Area due to inclement weather. #arwx.
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The @ARGameandFish mobile app for hunters, anglers, and outdoor enthusiasts has won a Platinum AVA Digital Award! Its new design and added features garnered top honors in the Government App for Citizens Category!
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Congratulations to @arkansasDIS and @ArkansasEd on your award!
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@JimmyRoseAGT beautiful tribute. Thank you for supporting our state and sharing your amazing talent.
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Ready. Set. Shop AR! Don't forget about Tax Free Weekend! Starting Aug. 6th through Aug. 7th. Click the link below for all the info!
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Give your furry friends a little extra love today! Check out these tips for hiking with your dog bestie!
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Who else had a bucket of ice water for lunch? Watch http://t.co/RAgyTTuX11 staffers take the #IceBucketChallenge
http://t.co/XmqujSMCHR.
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Celebrate Arkansas brands during National Entrepreneur Week. Friday is deadline to nominate AR startups and brands http://t.co/gkQWpACDOj.
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Who else loves walking/biking/running the #bigdambridge at night? #ilovear @CityLittleRock
http://t.co/F5fqWomxUC.
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Arkansans affected by storms can apply for grants up to $1.5K to pay mortgage or rent, thanks to Hearts & Homes of AR http://t.co/sEeYy4xs5s.
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March 8th is International Women's Day! Across the globe today, people are uniting to acknowledge women's achievements, celebrate women's rights, and raise awareness for gender equality. #IWD2021 #ChooseToChallenge
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Here's an #arleg twitter list to help you keep up with tweets about the fiscal session http://t.co/5Wyn5utN9i.
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Arkansans can now skip the trip to the DMV by completing many driver and motor vehicle services online! @ArkansasOnline explains how.
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New website from @ARSecofState helps entrepreneurs open businesses in AR http://t.co/sNUKvPeoWI
#ARidea
http://t.co/1TUcEDgEBI.
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State offices will be closed today in observance of #IndependenceDay. Have a safe and happy 4th of July, Arkansas!
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On June 15, 1836 Arkansas became the 25th state. Celebrate The Natural State's 185 years of statehood with this fun Arkansas activity book! Learn the story of our flag, sing songs of Arkansas, color the state symbols, and more!
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AR state agencies are doing their part to help save the planet by digitizing paper-based processes. The @ARAuditor office was the first in the nation to develop an entirely paperless Unclaimed Property Filing System. #InnovationForConservation #EarthDay
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