by - January 23, 2022 10:09 am
The state of the state’s economy has been contradictory and in flux for nearly two years. In many ways, it has been impaired and derailed; on some fronts, business has…
by - January 23, 2022 9:57 am
Joint Budget Committee co-chair Sen. Jonathan Dismang, R-Searcy, wants to see a reduction in spending growth in state government, and he is expecting a special session after the fiscal session…
by - January 22, 2022 11:22 am
State Rep. Mark Lowery, R-Maumelle, said Friday (Jan. 21) he would leave the Secretary of State’s race and would instead seek the Republican nomination for Treasurer of State. Sen. Mat…
by - January 20, 2022 9:03 pm
In the first of five scheduled sales tax information and discussion meetings held by Fort Smith City Directors Thursday night (Jan. 20) concerning a possible election to continue two sales…
by - January 20, 2022 8:47 pm
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Karen Baker said Thursday (Jan. 20) she would seek a third term on the state’s highest court. Baker has served two terms as a Supreme Court…
by - January 20, 2022 11:46 am
The new year begins much as the past two did, with Arkansas’ health care system facing uncertainty amid a pandemic. On Jan. 14, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences…
by - January 19, 2022 7:12 pm
Fourth quarter filings for Arkansas candidates running for Governor, Lt. Governor and Attorney General show major fundraising leads for Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, and Attorney General Leslie…
by - January 19, 2022 11:06 am
Forward Arkansas has named Victoria Watson as its director of policy and engagement. In her role, Watson will collaborate with the Arkansas Department of Education, school districts, local communities and…
by - January 18, 2022 11:18 am
Editor’s note: The author of this article is a regular columnist for the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. Link here to connect to the State of the State section. On Monday, Jan. 10,…
by - January 17, 2022 3:56 pm
A longtime state lawmaker from Northeast Arkansas has decided he will not seek another term in the State House of Representatives. State Rep. Joe Jett, R-Success, announced Monday (Jan. 17)…
by - January 17, 2022 2:17 pm
The Delta Regional Authority (DRA) graduated 24 regional leaders from the Delta Leadership Institute (DLI) Executive Academy. The 2021 DLI class marks the 16th year of DLI-trained regional leaders, composed…
by - January 16, 2022 10:03 am
The U.S. Department of Transportation announced Friday (Jan. 14) that $5.3 billion will be invested in U.S. highway bridges in 2022 as the first tranche of bridge funding from the…
by - January 16, 2022 9:38 am
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is investing $50 million in 118 partnerships to expand access to conservation assistance for climate-smart agriculture and forestry. Several groups in Arkansas will benefit….
by - January 15, 2022 9:37 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Steven M. Anthony to the Arkansas Racing Commission on Friday (Jan. 14). He replaces Butch Rice whose term expired. Anthony was born in Fayetteville and grew…
by - January 13, 2022 5:09 pm
Fort Smith attorney Joey McCutchen is appealing a decision by Circuit Court Judge Greg Magness that said the city of Fort Smith did not violate the open meetings provision of…
by - January 13, 2022 4:44 pm
Arkansas again set a record with 12,990 new COVID-19 cases reported Thursday (Jan. 13) by the Arkansas Department of Health (ADH). Of the total new cases, 25.6% were from two…
by - January 13, 2022 11:56 am
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Thursday (Jan. 13) that Navient, one of the nation’s largest student loan servicers, has agreed to a $1.85 billion settlement to resolve allegations of…
by - January 13, 2022 10:46 am
During the 1990s one of the most prosperous counties in Northeast Arkansas took a deep plunge. Eaker Air Force Base closed in Blytheville and throughout the decade 9,000 jobs, mostly…
by - January 13, 2022 7:33 am
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., sent a letter Wednesday (Jan. 12) to Arkansas’ statewide elected officials, legislators, and county judges warning them that the Chinese Communist Party may try to influence…
by - January 12, 2022 5:44 pm
The announcement by U.S. Steel that it will build a $3 billion plant in Osceola will make Mississippi County the nation’s leading steel-producing county and sets the stage for Arkansas…
