::. Senator Tracy Steele .::

Tobacco tax increase takes effect March 1st by Innercitistorm

Cigarettes are about to get more expensive in Arkansas. The state senate passed the bill Thursday afternoon and Governor Mike Beebe will sign it next week. The house just barely approved the plan that will fund the trauma system plan. It needed three-fourths of senators to back it, it received one extra.

One lawmaker is pushing for legislation that would require automated external defibrilators in every school that wants one by Innercitistorm

North Little Rock Senator Tracy Steele introduced legislation to make automatic external defibrillators available in all schools; in honor of Parkview High Junior Antony Hobbs.

Senator Steele To CoSponsor Trauma Bill by Innercitistorm

At a community meeting held Tuesday night at Lindsey's Hospitality House in North Little Rock, Senator Tracy Steele informed the community of several issues before the legislature this session and listened to the concerns, ideas and needs of those present.

Steele appointed as assistant President Pro Tem by Innercitistorm

LITTLE ROCK - Senator Tracy Steele of North Little Rock has been named Assistant President Pro Tem of the Arkansas Senate for the 87th General Assembly.

4 Day Work Week Due to High Gas Prices by Innercitistorm

How would you like to only have to work four days a week? For some state employees it may soon be a reality. It’s part of one senator's plan to save workers some money as gas prices continue to climb even higher.