Jefferson County, 2025 budget

‘It’s frustrating,’ Jefferson County employees concerned about not being paid as budget issues continue
Frustration and concern are growing for many employees in Jefferson County still not being paid. This comes after multiple budget failures during the quorum court meetings this week leading to the
Emergency community meeting held in Jefferson County to address failed budget
It's been nearly a week since any county employees in Jefferson County were paid after the quorum court failed to agree on a budget.
Jefferson County still shutdown as 2025 budget fails to pass after second reading
The Jefferson County Quorum Court held a special meeting to discuss the 2025 budget on Wednesday night. This meeting comes on the heels of a county government shutdown after the budget failed after its first reading on Monday.
Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. discussed the failed county budget
Over the past few days, much has been said about the failure of the Jefferson County Quorum Court to adopt the 2025 budget proposed by County Judge Gerald Robinson. One of the loudest voices has been that of Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr.
'It’s a power struggle,' Jefferson County community 'upset' about county government shutdown over budget
Government operations are shut down in Jefferson County, which comes after county leaders failed to pass the budget in Monday night's Quorum Court meeting.
Jefferson County community meets to share concerns about county government shutdown
The Jefferson County Community came together to discuss Wednesday night's quorum court meeting that failed to put in place the 2025 budget for the second time this year, leaving many people without a paycheck amid a county government shutdown.
Jefferson County leaders continue to discuss budget issues that led to shutdown
Before Wednesday night’s quorum court meeting to discuss the budget, multiple leaders held separate meetings that morning to discuss the disagreements that led to the 2025 Budget not being finalized earlier in the week.
Jefferson County paychecks continue to be withheld while budget is in limbo
The Jefferson County quorum court failed to pass a budget earlier this week, and until they can agree on a budget, all county employees won't get paid.
Jefferson County employees left unpaid as budget impasse stalls at quorum court meeting
Jefferson County remains without a budget after a contentious special meeting of the Quorum Court ended in a stalemate.
Jefferson County quorum court fails to pass budget for a second time in a week
Tensions were high as the Jefferson County quorum court once again failed to pass a budget. And until they can get it passed, ...
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Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson joined Floyd Donald on Talk Back Live to discuss the county budget dispute
As the feud between Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson and members of the Quorum Court nears the end of its first week, ...
Residents seek solutions as Jefferson County budget stalemate threatens livelihoods
County workers and concerned residents gathered at the Donald W. Reynolds Community Services Center in Pine Bluff on Thursday ...
Quorum Court fails for second time to pass 2025 budget
A recent Jefferson County Quorum Court special-called meeting devolved into a chaotic scene as justices of the peace clashed over the proposed $34 million 2025 budget presented by Judge Gerald ...
Commissioners continue to wrestle with tight budget
The County Board of Commissioners continues to grapple with a tight budget, as departments have asked for more than $3 million above last year's budget. The commissioners hosted another budget hearing ...