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Franchise Tax Deadline for Business Owners is May 1st File Conveniently Online for Faster Service
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov | (501) 683-0057 Public Notice (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) -- Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston wants to remind business owners that the deadline to file franchise taxes and to avoid late fees is May 1st. Filing can be done conveniently... Read more
Smithsonian Exhibit on Display at Arkansas State Capitol Voices & Votes: Democracy in America
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov | (501) 683-0057 (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – In cooperation with the Smithsonian and the Arkansas Humanities Council, Secretary of State John Thurston is pleased to present, Voices & Votes: Democracy in America, a limited Smithsonian traveling exhibit, which is now... Read more
Capitol Exhibit Features Art by Capitol Employees
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov | (501) 683-0057 Fourth Floor Exhibit on Display Through April 21 (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston invites visitors to the State Capitol to view the new exhibit entitled, "Hidden Talents: Art by Employees of... Read more
New Capitol Exhibit Focuses on Postal History in Arkansas Display Can Be Viewed Through Memorial Day
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov | (501) 683-0057 (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston invites the public to come to the State Capitol and view the newly installed exhibit, “Special Delivery: Postal History in Arkansas.” “Our State Capitol... Read more
Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission Meeting has been Postponed
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Iverson Jackson | iverson.jackson@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission Meeting scheduled for Monday, January 23, 2023, 9:30 am has been postponed. A notice will be sent to the public once a new date has been set. Read more
Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet January 23rd
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Iverson Jackson | iverson.jackson@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, January 23, 2023, 9:30 am Committee Room 171, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to Meet December 13th
The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 13 at 10:00 AM, in Room 160 of the Victory Building. The meeting will also be held via Zoom (link provided below). Members of the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee are asked to attend as there may be items regarding National Statuary... Read more
Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony & Fireworks Show
CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) -- Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston welcomes you to enjoy the tradition of the Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 3rd at 5:30 p.m. Rex Nelson, senior editor for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette and author of... Read more
Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to Meet November 15th
The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission will meet on Tuesday, November 15 at 10:00 AM, in Room 160 of the Victory Building. The meeting will also be held via Zoom (link provided below). Members of the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee are asked to attend as there may be items regarding National... Read more
Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet November 14th
CONTACT: Iverson Jackson | iverson.jackson@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, November 14, 2022, 9:30 am Committee Room 171, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Early Voting Begins Monday, October 24th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov | (501) 683-0057 Voters are Reminded to Take ID to the Polls (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston would like to remind voters that early voting for the 2022 General Election, Nonpartisan Judicial Runoff Election, and School Elections begins... Read more
Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to Meet October 11th
CONTACT: Michael Harry | michael.harry@sos.arkansas.gov Tuesday, October 11, 2022, 10:00 am Victory Building, Suite 160 1401 West Capitol Ave, Little Rock, AR 72201 The meeting will be in person with a Zoom option available. Arkansas Secretary of State is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Capitol Arts... Read more
Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet August 15th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Iverson Jackson | iverson.jackson@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, August 15, 2022, 10:30 am Committee Room 171, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Public Invited to See Arkansas Artist Kevin Kresse at Work
Hometown Artist Composing Johnny Cash Sculpture for U.S. Capitol's Statuary Hall FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – The public is invited to visit with renowned Arkansas artist and sculptor Kevin Kresse as he works on the sculpture of... Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet July 12th
CONTACT: Michael Harry | michael.harry@sos.arkansas.gov Tuesday, July 12 2022, 10:00 am Arkansas State Capitol, Room 171 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 The meeting will be in person with a Zoom option available. Topic: Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Meeting Time: Jul 12, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) ... Read more
Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet June 20th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Iverson Jackson | iverson.jackson@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, June 20, 2022, 10:30 am Committee Room 171, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet June 7th
Arkansas Secretary of State is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Meeting Time: Jun 7, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83064862468?pwd=SEp5MHJXeDhqczRqc0pMOWtPTE01QT09 Meeting ID: 830 6486 2468 Passcode: 153384 One tap mobile +19292056099,,83064862468#,,,,*153384# US (New York) +13017158592,,83064862468#,,,,*153384#... Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet May 10th
Tuesday, May 10 2022, 10:00 am Arkansas State Capitol, Room 171 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 The meeting will be in person with a Zoom option available. Arkansas Secretary of State is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Meeting Time: May 10, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and... Read more
Public Invited to See Renowned Sculptor at Work
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – The public is invited to visit with nationally-recognized sculptor Benjamin Victor as he works on the sculpture of Daisy Gatson Bates that will be placed in Statuary Hall in the United States Capitol at the Windgate Center... Read more
Girls and Boys State College Fair
The College Fair is back and in person. We welcome all higher education institutions to come join us for two days and meet hundreds of potential students. This year the College Fair will take place June 2nd-3rd, 2022. Girls State will be at the Capitol on June 2nd, they... Read more
Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet April 18th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Harry | michael.harry@sos.arkansas.gov Public Notice: Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, April 18, 2022, 10:30 am Committee Room 171, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston Launches Veteran Voter Initiative
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – The office of the Arkansas Secretary of State, in partnership with the veteran service organization We Are The 22, announces the launch of a Veteran Voter Initiative. Throughout the month of April, representatives of both... Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet April 12th
Tuesday, April 12 2022, 10:00 am Arkansas State Capitol, Room 171 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 The meeting will be in person with a Zoom option available. Arkansas Secretary of State is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Meeting Time: Apr 12, 2022 10:00 AM Central Time (US and... Read more
Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet March 21st
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Michael Harry | michael.harry@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, March 21, 2022, 10:30 am Committee Room 171, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to Meet March 8th
CONTACT: Michael Harry | michael.harry@sos.arkansas.gov Tuesday, March 8 2022, 10:00 am Arkansas State Capitol, Room 171 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 The upcoming meeting of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission will now have a Zoom option for those who are unable to attend in person. Arkansas Secretary... Read more
RFP for Online Integrated and Searchable Campaign Finance Filing and Reporting System
Due to the unprecedented winter storm this week, the deadline for the Arkansas Secretary of State Request for Proposals for an updated Campaign Contribution Expenditure and Reporting System has been extended to Friday, February 11, 2022 at 4 pm CST. The date for response openings has subsequently been extended to Tuesday,... Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet February 8th
CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov Tuesday, February 8 2022, 10:00 am Arkansas State Capitol, Room 171 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 The meeting will be in person with a Zoom option available. Arkansas Secretary of State is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Topic: Capitol Arts and Grounds... Read more
Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet January 24th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov Public Notice: Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, January 24, 2022, 10:30 am Committee Room 171, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet January 11th
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov Tuesday, January 11 2022, 10:00 am Arkansas State Capitol, Room 171 500 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 For more information from the Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission, visit https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/cagc. Read more
Immediate Release: Public Service Announcement
There are reports of people going door to door, claiming to be with the Secretary of State’s office, asking for personal information to verify voter registration. These individuals are not with the Secretary of State’s office and we urge you not to give them any information... Read more
2021 Important End-of-Year Reminder for Arkansas Businesses
This is a reminder for Arkansas businesses from Secretary of State John Thurston that the end of the year is approaching and there are a couple of important deadlines coming up. Have You Paid Your Franchise Taxes? If you have not paid your franchise taxes for 2021, and do not do... Read more
The 2021 Arkansas State Capitol Lighting Ceremony & Firework Show
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) -- Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston welcomes you to enjoy the tradition of the Arkansas State Capitol Christmas Lighting Ceremony on Saturday, December 4th at 5:30 p.m. The Ceremony will follow Little Rock’s Big Jingle Jubilee on Capitol Avenue. ... Read more
Secretary of State Thurston to Present Arkansas Diamond Award to State Capitol Police Officers
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) -- Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston will present an Arkansas Diamond Award to three members of the State Capitol Police force for recent actions in the line of duty. Corporal Tavares Purifoy, Corporal Don Brown, and Officer Andrew Badger will be presented with the Arkansas... Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet November 8th
CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to meet with the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee and the sculptors of the Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash statues. Monday, November 8 2021, 1:00 pm ASU Systems Office, Winthrop Rockefeller Building, Suite 600 501 Woodlane Street, Little Rock,... Read more
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet October 20th
CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to meet with the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee and the sculptors of the Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash statues. Wednesday, October 20 2021, 10:00 am ASU Systems Office, Winthrop Rockefeller Building, Suite 600501 Woodlane Street, Little Rock,... Read more
Secretary of State Thurston to Present Arkansas Diamond Award to Disabled American Veterans Simpson/Turner Chapter 27
CONTACT: Chris Powell | media@sos.arkansas.gov | (501) 683-0057 (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston has nominated the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Simpson/Turner Chapter 27 for the Arkansas Diamond Award. Secretary Thurston will present the award on Sunday, September 26th at 2:15... Read more
Press Release: Statement from the Arkansas Secretary of State
CONTACT: media@sos.arkansas.gov (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) Over the past 18 months, amid the COVID pandemic, my office has worked diligently to provide a safe environment for employees, legislators, and citizens who want to visit our State Capitol. Last week we saw, what I would consider being, massive federal... Read more
Public Notice: Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet September 20th
CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, September 20, 2021, 10:30 am Committee Room 130, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Notice of Rule Making and Public Hearing
The Arkansas Secretary of State is promulgating new rules in accordance with the Arkansas Administrative Procedure Act, § 25-15-201 et seq., and as authorized by Act 980 of 2021, to implement the process by which a registered voter who is the victim of domestic violence may request secure voter status from... Read more
Rules to Create the Process for Becoming a Secure Voter
Authority and Purpose These rules are promulgated pursuant to Act 980 of 2021. The purpose of these rules is to create the process by which registered voters who are victims of domestic violence may shield their address or addresses from public view by becoming a secure voter. Definitions A secure voter is... Read more
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet September 9th
CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov For more information from the Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission, visit https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/cagc. Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to meet with the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee. Thursday, September 9, 2021, 1:30 pm Governor's Conference Room, Arkansas State... Read more
Public Notice: Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet August 16th
CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, August 16, 2021, 1:00 pm Committee Room 151, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Public Notice: Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission to Meet July 19th
CONTACT: Kurt Naumann | kurt.naumann@sos.arkansas.gov The Arkansas Medal of Honor Commission is scheduled to meet. Monday, July 19, 2021, 10:30 am Committee Room 151, 1st floor, Arkansas State Capitol Read more
Artists Chosen for National Statuary Hall Statues
Sculptures of Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash to be Commissioned (June 14, 2021) Little Rock, Ark – The selection review committee for the National Statuary Hall statues of Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash met today at 1:00 p.m. to review and evaluate final scores of the finalists for each sculpture.... Read more
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet June 14th
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet For more information from the Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission, visit www.sos.arkansas.gov/cagc. Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to meet with the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee. Monday, June 14, 2021, 1:00 pm Room 151, Arkansas State Capitol Meeting will also... Read more
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet June 9th
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet For more information from the Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission, visit www.sos.arkansas.gov/cagc. Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to meet with the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee and the finalists of the Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash statues.... Read more
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet May 13th
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet Agenda Thursday, May 13 2021, 10:00 am ASU Systems Office, Winthrop Rockefeller Building, Suite 600 501 Woodlane Street, Little Rock, AR 72201 Video Call, Conducted Via Zoom 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Approval of Minutes ... Read more
Franchise Tax Deadline is July 15th
The Arkansas Secretary of State is once again collecting franchise taxes for all companies registered with the State of Arkansas. Due to the recent transition of franchise taxes from the Department of Finance and Administration back to our office, Secretary of State John Thurston has waived the penalty and... Read more
Press Conference on H.R.1 and Election Integrity
(March 30, 2021) Little Rock, Ark -- Video of Press Conference on H.R.1 and Election Integrity with Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, Congressman French Hill, Senator John Boozman, and Senator Tom Cotton. Additional coverage: Elections bill criticized by officials from state (Arkansas Democrat-Gazette) ... Read more
Franchise Taxes move from DFA to SOS beginning March 15th
Effective March 15th at 8:00am, the Arkansas Secretary of State will begin collecting franchise taxes for all companies registered with the State of Arkansas. Please allow us extra time as we go through this transition with the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration as they will discontinue franchise tax collections... Read more
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet October 27th
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet Agenda Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Meeting Tuesday, October 27, 2020, 10:00 am ASU Systems Office, Winthrop Rockefeller Building, Suite 600 501 Woodlane Street; Little Rock, AR Video Call, Conducted Via Zoom Call to Order Roll Call Approval of September 29, 2020 Minutes National Statuary Hall Request... Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet
IMPORTANT BUSINESS NOTICE: Incorporating Documents & Online Services Available
IMPORTANT BUSINESS NOTICE The Secretary of State’s office has been assisting many small businesses in Arkansas that are currently applying for loans under the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP). We are assisting in providing the required copies of incorporating documents as a stipulation of the program. ... Read more
Early Voting for General Primary Runoff Election Begins Tuesday, March 24th
Arkansas State Capitol Will Be Closed to Public
Arkansas State Capitol Will Be Closed to Public Precautions Taken Over Coronavirus (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – In light of the COVID-19 pandemic announcement yesterday, the measure taken in Washington, D.C. today along with the very recent report from Arkansas Children’s Hospital, Secretary of State John Thurston... Read more
Super Tuesday Election Results
2020 Preferential Primary and Nonpartisan Judicial General Election https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/AR/101561/ 2020 Special Election for State Representative District 34 https://results.enr.clarityelections.com/AR/102794/ Read more
Voter Registration Deadline for Primary Election is February 3rd
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet
Secretary of State John Thurston to Open Northwest Arkansas Office
Secretary of State John Thurston to Open Northwest Arkansas Office Will Serve Region's Growing Business Community (FAYETTEVILLE, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston is opening a new satellite location in Northwest Arkansas this month to better serve the growing business community of Northwest Arkansas. Approximately 40 percent... Read more
Sounds of the Season 2019!
Nonprofit Corporation Annual Reports Due August 1st
Video: Much Accomplished
Six months in to the first year of Secretary Thurston’s administration, this video highlights some of the office’s projects. Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet
Secretary of State John Thurston to Meet with Counterparts
Secretary of State John Thurston to Meet with Counterparts Attends National Secretaries of State Winter Conference in Washington, D.C. (January 31, 2019, Washington, D.C.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston traveled to Washington, D.C. Thursday to attend the National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) Winter Conference.... Read more
Secretary of State John Thurston Meets with Representatives of Taiwan
Secretary of State John Thurston Meets with Representatives of Taiwan Delegation Visiting Arkansas for Inaugural Events (January 17, 2019, LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – On Wednesday, Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston, who was sworn into office earlier this week, welcomed a delegation from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office (TECO) in Houston.... Read more
Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission to Meet December 13th
The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission will meet on Tuesday, December 13 at 10:00 AM, in Room 160 of the Victory Building. The meeting will also be held via Zoom (link provided below). Members of the National Statuary Hall Steering Committee are asked to attend as there may be items regarding National Statuary... Read more
Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet December 1st
Public Notice: Capitol Arts & Grounds Commission to Meet
Secretary of State Announces Temporary Waiver of Franchise Tax Late Fees and Interest Charges
Secretary of State Announces Temporary Waiver of Franchise Tax Late Fees and Interest Charges Tax Deadline is May 1st; Late Fees and Interest Waived Until July 15th (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston announced today that late fees... Read more
Capitol Lighting Ceremony
Late Representative Walker to Lie in State in State Capitol
Late Representative Walker to Lie in State in State Capitol Public invited to pay their respects Thursday between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM (LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston has announced that the late Representative John Walker will lie in state in the second floor rotunda of the... Read more
2020 Wall Calendar Requests Now Open
The sign up to reserve a 2020 Wall Calendar is now open! You will need to fill out the form at the link below to reserve yours. We are only taking ONLINE orders at this time. Once the cap has been hit, we will no longer take orders. You will... Read more
Election Results: House District 36 Special Runoff
Special Election: State House District 36
Click the link below to see Election Results... Read more
Secretary of State John Thurston Sworn Into Office
Secretary of State John Thurston Sworn Into Office Begins First Term as 34th Secretary of State (January 15, 2019, LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) — Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston took the oath of office this morning to become Arkansas's 34th Secretary of State. The oath was administered by Arkansas Supreme... Read more
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Arkansas Secretary of State Executive Office
State Capitol
500 Woodlane Avenue, Suite 256
Little Rock, AR 72201
501-682-1010
Business & Commercial Services (BCS)
Victory Building
1401 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 250
Little Rock, AR 72201
888-233-0325 or 501-682-3409
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