About INA

$2+

MILLION

Reinvested in
Arkansas

$369+

MILLION

Cost Avoidance
for Arkansas

2.4

MILLION

Arkansas Citizens Served

About the board

The Story of INA

The Information Network of Arkansas exists to expand and accelerate electronic access to government information and services for citizens and businesses in our state. We are a unique public-private partnership designed to harness the speed and capabilities of the private sector with the oversight of the governing board.

Timeline Highlights

Our mission is to Explore, Advocate and Simpify.

We explore new ways to help Arkansans interact with their government. We advocate for citizens and businesses to push for ever greater access and convenience to government services and information. With the oversight of the INA board, the network manager, Tyler Arkansas develops services that benefit citizens and the government. 

We are proud to work with our government partners to make Arkansas a national leader in digital services.

Current Strategic Initiative(s)

Electronic Licensing Platform

The Arkansas Enterprise Licensing & Permitting Initiative was established to streamline licensing processes, reduce costs, and improve efficiency for state government and licensed professionals. By consolidating all professional licensing processes onto a single digital platform, Arkansas is modernizing its approach to regulatory compliance. This initiative eliminates outdated, paper-based systems and provides a centralized portal where professionals—from electricians to tattoo artists—can apply for and renew licenses with ease.  

Prior to this initiative, nearly 50 licensing boards and commissions in Arkansas operated independently, each using disconnected and outdated systems. Many relied on paper applications, manual reviews, and physical payments, leading to long processing times—sometimes up to three months.

To tackle these challenges, the Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing (ADLL) adopted the Enterprise Licensing Platform (ELP), a cloud-based, multi-tenant system developed in partnership with Tyler Technologies and the Information Network of Arkansas. ELP automates the entire licensing process, from application submission to payment and digital certificate issuance, creating a single-entry point for professionals.

$92+
Thousand
Cost Avoidance
for the Arkansas Board of Electrical Examiners
680+
Thousand
Hours Recovered
for Arkansas Labor Department
85
Percent
Wait Time Reduction
for Arkansans Licensees

Meet the Board

Board Members

The INA Board is made up of representatives from user groups (accountants, insurance agents, chambers of commerce, attorneys and bankers) and state agencies. Governor Sanders appoints each member to serve a two-year term. If you’re interested in serving on the INA Board, contact us or the governor’s office for consideration.

Ralph Hudson
Board Chair
Arkansas Emergency Management Association
David Beck
Board Vice Chair
Independent Insurance Agents
Arkansas Public Employee Retirement System
Public Library Association
Arkansas Bar Association
Arkansas Division of Information Systems
Designee for Arkansas Secretary of State
Designee for Secretary of Arkansas Department of Labor & Licensing
Arkansas Bar Association
Designee for Secretary of Arkansas Department of Finance & Administration
Designee for Secretary of Arkansas Department of Commerce
upcoming meetings

INA Board Calendar

We meet four times a year, typically on the second Tuesday in the last month of each quarter. Meetings are open to the public and take place at INA’s headquarters at 425 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 1650 in Little Rock.

Established 1995

Public Information

Read the act that created the INA Board and outlines the purpose and goals of the organization.

Enabling Legislation

Board Meeting Minutes