Kudos to Teague, House Conservatives
It’s another busy week out at the Arkansas Legislature, and momentum is still picking up. Lawmakers are making all kinds of headlines right now, but there are a few whose actions I want to commend today.
Back-to-School Tax Holiday Passes Committee! Call Your Rep!
A bill creating a back-to-school tax-free holiday has passed the Arkansas House Revenue and Tax Committee.
HB1369 designates the first Saturday of every August as a tax-free holiday for back-to-school items. People purchasing clothes and school supplies would not pay sales tax on that day—except on single articles of clothing (such a single shirt or pair of shoes) costing more than $100, or single clothing accessories (such as a purse) costing more than $50.
This bill will help alleviate some of the financial burdens families face when shopping for educational supplies each year.
Please call your State Representative, and ask him or her to vote FOR HB1369, the bill to create a back-to-school tax-free holiday. You can leave a message for your Representative at the Capitol Building by calling (501) 682-6211.
Arkansas Needs a Tim Tebow Law
It would be difficult to find someone who hasn’t heard of Tim Tebow—the former head quarterback for the University of Florida. Tebow lead his Gators to two National Championship wins and is one of the most decorated players in college football history. He now plays in the NFL for the Denver Broncos. He was also home schooled.