From the President: March 2023
I hope you’re all gearing up for spring weather. It will be here before we know it and, after a couple of rounds of snow and ice-laden winter storms lately, I’m ready for it.
A new resolve for healthy living
We’re a few weeks into 2023, and if you’re like many other Americans, then some of your New Year’s resolutions have already fallen by the wayside.
Firestop system inspections crucial for new construction
The Arkansas Fire Prevention Code and International Building Code (IBC) are the primary resources that set standards and govern requirements for special inspection services on construction projects, particularly commercial developments.
EngageAR partners on pantries for MLK Jr. Day of Service
The Martin Luther King Jr. National Day of Service is a defining moment each year when Americans across the country step up to make communities more equitable and to take action at the local level.
From the President: February 2023
I hope this note finds you and yours doing great. What an incredible 2023 Winter Conference we just experienced in Little Rock! Of course, presiding as president was a new experience for me, but you all made me feel right at home.
From the President: January 2023
To say that I am incredibly humbled and grateful for the opportunity to serve as president of the Arkansas Municipal League
Preventing carbon monoxide poisoning
For most of us, winter is a time when we try to stay indoors and enjoy the comforts and warmth of home. Unfortunately, it’s also a time when medical professionals see an increase in cases of carbon monoxide poisoning.
Got copper?
It is intriguing how essential just the right amount of copper is for maintaining optimum health. Too little or too much copper in our bodies can be harmful, even toxic
The virtuous cycle of adaptive reuse
At the local level, it’s exciting to see a new project break ground. Some of the most well-known economic development success stories in the state are projects that created something where nothing was before: a new hotel, a new restaurant, a new factory.
Short-term rentals: Lingering issue Number 1
As another year closes, some issues remain high on the list of urban planning concerns. This month we take a final look at perhaps the most nagging of current problems
