On Thursday, July 16th, Arkansas governor Asa Hutchinson announced that he would issue an executive order for a statewide mandate the use of face coverings in public. The order is aimed at slowing the spread of COVID-19. He plans to sign the order Monday.
More below:
https://www.arkansasbusiness.com/article/132123/gov-asa-hutchinson-issues-statewide-mask-order
https://www.nwaonline.com/news/2020/jul/16/watch-live-governor-state-health-officials-give/
Resources from Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce: