by - August 31, 2022 5:19 pm
Pulaski County Judge Barry Hyde sounded the alarm on the state’s prison overcrowding issues on Wednesday (Aug. 31) during a meeting with legislators and stakeholders. Joining with the Arkansas Sheriffs…
by - August 30, 2022 6:14 pm
A new TV ad pushing for recreational marijuana is set to hit the airwaves on Wednesday (Aug. 31). Responsible Growth Arkansas (RGA) is highlighting where some of the taxes derived…
by - July 8, 2022 5:13 pm
Two ballot titles were turned in Friday (July 8) to the Arkansas Secretary of State’s (SOS) office. If certified, Arkansas voters will vote on two questions, with one related to…
by - April 22, 2022 5:01 pm
The city of North Little Rock announced Friday (April 22) its newest economic development project that will include an electronic driving range and other entertainment options. The Maly Entertainment Center…
by - April 21, 2022 5:44 pm
On Thursday (April 21), the Arkansas Press Association hosted “A Day of Debates” for four key races: Lt. Governor, Secretary of State, Attorney General and Governor. Each candidate running for…
by - March 8, 2022 5:42 pm
The Arkansas Legislature wrapped up its fiscal session business on Tuesday (March 8) by passing a $6 billion budget that will provide more funding for schools, human services and public…
by - March 1, 2022 5:24 pm
The filing period to run for office in the State of Arkansas ended on Tuesday (March 1). The Arkansas Secretary of State’s office reported that 379 partisan candidates filed this…
by - February 22, 2022 5:18 pm
The 2022 Arkansas candidate filing period officially kicked off on Tuesday (Feb.22) at the state capitol. It was a full house where hundreds gathered in the rotunda to file for…
by - October 27, 2021 7:23 pm
On Wednesday (Oct. 27), Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a lawsuit against a company for purportedly scamming an Arkansas hospital for more than $10 million. The lawsuit filed against…
by - October 7, 2021 4:54 pm
Two identical Congressional redistricting maps, a Senate and House version, have been sent to the governor’s desk. HB 1982 and SB 743 splits two counties within the state, Sebastian and…
by - October 6, 2021 5:41 pm
Arkansas lawmakers finally advanced Congressional redistricting map proposals in their respective chambers on Wednesday (Oct. 6). The House passed HB 1982, sponsored by Rep. Nelda Speaks, R-Mountain Home, which splits…
by - October 5, 2021 6:02 pm
It appears lawmakers are reaching a consensus on a Congressional redistricting map after both Senate and House State Agencies committees advanced proposals. On Tuesday (Oct. 5) the Senate State Agencies…
by - October 4, 2021 8:55 pm
Once again, Arkansas lawmakers adjourned on Monday (Oct. 4) without reaching a consensus on a Congressional redistricting map. What was expected to be a three-day legislative session doesn’t have an…
by - September 30, 2021 5:40 pm
While the Arkansas legislature was tasked with changing the state’s congressional districts, they spent most of Thursday (Sept. 30) debating procedures. The Arkansas Senate spent more than three hours debating…
by - September 29, 2021 7:14 pm
The 93rd Arkansas General Assembly reconvened to tackle changing the state’s Congressional districts on Wednesday (Sept. 29), but a consensus did not develop on their first day back at the…
by - September 1, 2021 4:46 pm
On Wednesday (Sept. 1), Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge allocated $500,000 toward the purchase of law enforcement safety equipment. As part of ACT 786 – a law passed earlier this…
by - August 4, 2021 7:20 pm
The 93rd General Assembly kicked off the start of the special session Wednesday (Aug. 4) to debate amending Act 1002 – a ban on mask mandates. Two bills were filed…
by - August 2, 2021 6:31 pm
Ahead of a special session the governor is expected to call later this week, Arkansas lawmakers heard from some of the state’s top health officials on Monday (Aug. 2). During…
by - June 8, 2021 6:49 pm
The state of Arkansas is an estimated $70 million short related to public school employees’ benefits for the year 2022. During a State Board of Finance meeting on Tuesday (June…
by - May 17, 2021 6:33 pm
Additional help is available for Arkansas renters who have lost jobs or are struggling financially due to the pandemic. The Arkansas Department of Human Services launched the Arkansas Rent Relief…
