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…
by - April 5, 2021 6:16 pm
A measure being presented as an alternative to the previously filed hate crimes legislation passed the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday (April 5). SB 622 creates an “aggravating circumstance” provision…
by - March 31, 2021 6:00 pm
Arkansas lawmakers want to make it more difficult for scammers who target senior citizens. A bill filed this week would create a reporting system that involves financial institutions and investigative…
by - March 17, 2021 5:32 pm
A bill aimed at making prescription drugs more affordable passed unanimously out of the House Insurance and Commerce Committee on Wednesday (March 17). HB 1569 would establish the Arkansas Fairness…
by - March 17, 2021 4:15 pm
A bill that would create a minimum habitability standard for renters in Arkansas passed out of the House Insurance and Commerce Committee on Wednesday (March 17). Prior to the vote,…
by - March 10, 2021 6:37 pm
A renters’ rights bill has been tabled to next week after the House Insurance & Commerce Committee on Wednesday (March 10) ran out of time to continue the debate. Supporters…
by - March 8, 2021 6:04 pm
The Arkansas National Guard is being called upon to help process Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims. On Monday (March 8), the director of the Arkansas Division of Workforce Services, Dr. Charisse…
by - February 22, 2021 5:42 pm
A bill that would ban nearly all abortions in Arkansas advanced through the Senate on Monday (Feb. 22) despite pleas for an amendment from GOP lawmakers who wanted exemptions for…
by - February 18, 2021 6:32 pm
Sen. Jim Hendren’s announcement to leave the Republican party and serve as an independent was met with a lack of enthusiasm from most GOP officials as the day unfolded Thursday…
by - February 10, 2021 6:21 pm
A bill to abolish abortions in Arkansas sailed through the Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday (Feb. 10). SB 6, the Arkansas Unborn Child Protection Act, would…
