Arkansas lawmakers introduce emergency bill to tackle Jefferson County budget crisis
In a bold move to avert future fiscal disasters like the one currently crippling Jefferson County, three Arkansas lawmakers ...
Coroner moves bodies to funeral homes due to Jefferson County budget crisis, unpaid bills
The impacts of the Jefferson County budget impasse are being felt across the county, including at the coroner’s ...
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Three Arkansas congressmen representing Jefferson County introduce legislation to avoid budget defaults
Three Arkansas congress members from Pine Bluff introduced legislation to prevent future situations like the current ...
Pine Bluff rep proposes emergency bill for Jefferson County to use prior budget
After weeks of a shutdown in Jefferson County, a Pine Bluff representative has now proposed an emergency bill to let the ...
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Jefferson County shutdown continues into third week as budget fails to pass again
Jefferson County began Monday night with a budget and finance committee meeting to present County Judge Gerald Robinson’s ...
Tensions rise in Jefferson county as judge blocks alternate budget proposals amid standoff
The budget standoff in Jefferson county is still unresolved, after the latest special meeting of the Quorum Court ended in ...
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Legislators introduce bill aimed at the lack of a budget in Jefferson County
Three Arkansas lawmakers from Pine Bluff have introduced legislation directed at taking on the crisis in Jefferson County caused by the lack of a budget being passed for 2025 by the Jefferson County ...
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‘It’s stressful,’ Jefferson County employee shares concerns as budget stalemate drags on
PINE BLUFF, Ark. – Jefferson County employees are still without a paycheck as issues with a proposed county budget drag on.
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County’s revenue, expenses up for 2025
The Jefferson County budget was boosted by more than $30 million compared to last year, mostly due to state funding for road ...
Jefferson County budget impasse: Judge refuses 'illegal' compromise
JEFFERSON COUNTY, ARKANSAS, Ark. — Jefferson County workers are still going unpaid as the 2025 budget debate continues during Monday's meeting, which ended abruptly with no deal in place. After three ...
Jefferson County prosecutor clarifies meeting requirements
Prosecuting Attorney Kyle Hunter issued a statement Wednesday to clarify the legal requirements for calling special meetings ...
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Health Department’s new facility to be finished in April
Construction on the future home of the Jefferson County Health Department is still on track for completion in April. It also ...