When the calendar turns to 2026, more than a dozen new laws approved by Arkansas lawmakers are scheduled to take effect statewide.
Some measures passed during the most recent legislative session included delayed implementation dates, setting Jan. 1 as the start date.
Among the most notable is Act 1008, which removes the state’s 0.125% sales tax on groceries. While the state tax will be eliminated, local sales taxes on groceries will remain in place. Lawmakers say the change is intended to provide ongoing relief for families, seniors and those on fixed incomes…