Jefferson County quorum court fails to pass a budget again

Gov. Sanders announces legislation to make Jefferson County adopt budget and pay staff
Without a budget in place, county staff have been without pay so far this year, and the county has not paid any vendors. Sanders said she expects the legislation to pass early next week.
Jefferson County quorum court fails to pass a budget again as employees continue to be without pay
After more than a month in a gridlock, the quorum court continues to push back against the county judge's proposed budget.
Sanders proposes state legislation to fund Jefferson County
The proposed bill would require Jefferson County to revert to the previous year's budget to end a shutdown that's lasted since the beginning of January.
Big Banjo Pizza in Pine Bluff feeds Jefferson County employees as shutdown continues
A pizza restaurant in Pine Bluff is helping those in Jefferson County impacted by the county government shutdown.
Jefferson County shutdown continues into third week as budget fails to pass again
Jefferson County began Monday night with a budget and finance committee meeting to present County Judge Gerald Robinson’s newly revised budget to the full quorum court.
State Police step in to help Jefferson County during ongoing budget crisis
Arkansas State Police (ASP) dispatchers have stepped in to support Jefferson County's emergency services as the county continues to struggle to pass a budget.
Gov. Sanders weighs in on Jefferson County budget dispute
Gov. Sanders said she and her office are intervening to help protect the workers who have not received pay for almost a month.
Lawmakers work to change Jefferson County budget rules
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders supports a bill that would break the budget impasse in Jefferson County and finally get county payroll out the door.
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