by - August 5, 2025 9:11 am
A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction in a case involving an Arkansas law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in all public school classrooms and libraries Aug. 4,…
by - July 26, 2025 10:04 am
Former Vice President Kamala Harris’ deputy campaign manager put his head in his hands when she flubbed a question about what she would do differently than former President Joe Biden….
by - June 24, 2025 6:51 pm
An Arkansas law passed in 2023 that prohibits the sale of many hemp products will be allowed to take effect after the Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals lifted an injunction…
by - June 10, 2025 6:09 pm
Attorney General Tim Griffin led a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday (June 10) for his new office headquarters at the renovated and renamed Bob R. Brooks Jr. Justice Building. The $35…
by - June 9, 2025 10:42 am
Arkansas ranks 45th in child well-being in the 2025 KIDS COUNT Data Book published by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The state’s percentage of children without health insurance increased, while…
by - May 23, 2025 5:21 am
Communities should take the same approach as businesses in creating a marketing strategy. They should define their value proposition, their audience, their message, what channels they will use, and how…
by - May 20, 2025 2:13 pm
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins approved a waiver Monday (May 19) allowing Nebraska to prohibit Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) beneficiaries from purchasing soda or energy drinks starting Jan….
by - May 13, 2025 11:49 am
Bentonville-based Buffalo River Aviation has grown rapidly since its founding in 2021 by offering business travelers an old-fashioned value proposition: Time is money. Since its founding in 2021, it has…
by - May 7, 2025 5:21 pm
Steel fabricator Lexicon, Inc. and school officials in central Arkansas announced Wednesday (May 7) the creation of the Lexicon Academy of Advanced Manufacturing and Construction at Mills University Studies High…
by - April 23, 2025 10:39 am
Gov. Sarah Sanders vetoed two bills late Wednesday (April 22) – one allowing physicians to temporarily withhold information from patients, and one establishing regional behavioral centers for troubled students. Both…
by - April 15, 2025 1:39 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders has asked for a waiver from the Trump administration barring Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients from using their benefits to purchase candy, soft drinks, and other…
by - April 8, 2025 3:46 pm
The Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee advanced a bill Tuesday (April 8) that would prevent pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) like CVS Health from operating retail pharmacies in Arkansas. The committee…
by - April 3, 2025 3:27 pm
A bill amending the work requirements for participants in Arkansas’ ARHOME Medicaid expansion program passed the Senate Insurance and Commerce Committee Thursday (April 3). Senate Bill 527 by Sen. Missy…
by - April 3, 2025 11:48 am
In May 2010, Courtney Hudson became the first woman elected to the Arkansas Supreme Court in a contested race. Now, four of the seven justices are women. In fact, women…
by - April 1, 2025 8:41 am
Under a new state law, all Arkansas party primary elections will be held in early March, while legislative fiscal sessions will start in April. The last day of the upcoming…
by - March 26, 2025 6:02 pm
Legislation signed by Gov. Sarah Sanders requires pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacists for prescription drugs within 7-14 days after receiving an electronic claim. Another bill, likely to get much…
by - March 10, 2025 8:35 pm
The House and Senate Education Committees passed Gov. Sarah Sanders’ far-reaching Arkansas ACCESS Act on March 10 with an amendment granting excused absences to students engaged in political and public…
by - March 5, 2025 1:42 pm
Sen. Dan Sullivan, R-Jonesboro, is considering amending his bill that would abolish the Arkansas Educational Television Commission and move Arkansas PBS to full control by the Department of Education. Instead,…
by - March 4, 2025 2:11 pm
Gov. Sarah Sanders announced the filing of a bill that would repeal the remaining 1/8th-cent sales tax on groceries in a press conference Tuesday (March 4). The Grocery Tax Relief…
by - February 26, 2025 8:04 pm
Legislative sponsors have introduced a bill they say will allow electric utilities to increase rates sooner and annually to build power plants, ultimately creating lower rates long term. Senate Bill…
