Focus on job creation and economic development – Done, in progress
As promised, Governor Hutchinson made job creation and economic development the focus of his administration. Since taking office in January 2015, under Gov. Hutchinson’s leadership, Arkansas has created over 10,000 new jobs for him.And this is just the beginning… Learn more
balanced budget – completion
Includes tax cuts, increased funding for education, and 1% spending cuts for most state agencies
Computer Science Initiative – Done, in progress
A promise to make computer science education a priority for the state of Arkansas. :: law signed into law
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GOVERNOR’S COUNCIL ON COMMON CORE REVIEW – processing
A promise to review Common Core in Arkansas. :: Enable law signed into law
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Employment Freeze in State Agencies – completion
Health Care Reform Legislative Task Force – processing
A commitment to develop a task force on health care reform. :: We are currently having regular meetings.Enable law signed into law
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Tax cuts for the middle class – completion
$102 Million Tax Cut for Middle Class :: Law Passed
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New Business/Expansion Business – Done, in progress
As governor, I want to help our state enter the greatest period of sustained and dynamic economic growth the state has ever experienced.
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Prison Expansion and Public Safety Plan – processing
This includes additional funding for successful re-entry programs, increased funding for drug treatment courts, and additional funding for prison space. :: law signed into law
Makes hiring calls to executives at six out-of-state companies on first day in office – completion
Talent Development Initiative – Done, in progress
Law signed into law.
