Arkansas

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4/9/07-Gov. Mike Beebe has signed a bill into law that will reimburse students for training in the trucking industry.
The new law, previously SB703 authorizes a two-year, $9 million appropriation bill to institute a tuition forgiveness program for Arkansas residents who want to work in the trucking, transportation and logistics fields. The money will come via the state's general fund.
Tax credits of up to $3,500 will be made available for individuals to become truckers if they agree to live in the state for one year and work for some firm in the state.
There are 11 schools in the state where prospective truckers can attend and be eligible for the tax credits. People who don't live up to the standards set up in the bill would be responsible for reimbursing the state for their tuition.

4/2/07-The House unanimously approved a bill in the waning days of the regular session that would reimburse students for training in the trucking industry.
Sponsored by Sen. Jack Critcher, D-Batesville, SB703 now heads to Gov. Mike Beebe's desk. The Senate previously approved it.
The bill would authorize a two-year, $9 million appropriation bill to institute a tuition forgiveness program for Arkansas residents who want to work in the trucking, transportation and logistics fields. The money would come via the state's general fund.
Tax credits of up to $3,500 would be made available for individuals to become truckers if they agree to live in the state for one year and work for some firm in the state.
There are 11 schools in the state where prospective truckers can attend and be eligible for the tax credits. People who don't live up to the standards set up in the bill would be responsible for reimbursing the state for their tuition.
For Senate bill status, call (501) 682-5951.

3/2/07-Senate President Pro Tempore Jack Critcher, D-Batesville, has offered a two-year, $9 million appropriation bill to institute a tuition forgiveness program for residents who want to work in the trucking, transportation and logistics fields. The money would come via the state's general fund.
SB703 would offer up to a $3,500 tuition credit for individuals to become truckers if they agree to live in the state for one year and work for some firm in the state.
The bill is in the Joint Budget committee. For Senate bill status, call (501) 682-5951.