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 6, 2021 5:15 pm
The city of Fort Smith has requested a waiver for a flag display removed 18 months ago even though the waiver process has not yet been created by the Arkansas…
by - October 6, 2021 4:50 pm
Some opponents of bills that would divide Pulaski County into three congressional districts say they could lead to a civil rights lawsuit, while a law school professor says the Legislature…
by - October 6, 2021 2:47 pm
Arkansas Secretary of Health Dr. Jose Romero said Wednesday (Oct. 6) that a “statistically significant” increase in children getting COVID-19 and having serious illness should “dispel some of the myths…
by - October 6, 2021 7:39 am
Goldi Gaines said she plans to seek the Democratic nomination for Commissioner of State Lands, the office currently held by Republican Tommy Land. Gaines is a former Advance Medical Support…
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 5, 2021 5:10 pm
Sebastian County Circuit Judge Gunner Delay ruled Monday (Oct. 4) that the city of Fort Smith is in violation of the Arkansas State Capitol and Historical Monument Protection Act because…
by - October 5, 2021 4:45 pm
After a one-year delay due to COVID-19, the Old State House Museum opened its “Governors of Arkansas” exhibit, a new gallery that examines the state’s 45 governors. The new exhibit…
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 - October 4, 2021 3:31 pm
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a $2.8 million CARES Act Recovery Assistance grant to Osceola to make water and wastewater improvements to support the region’s growing steel sector. This…
by - October 4, 2021 3:06 pm
Tax revenue in the first quarter of Arkansas’ fiscal year (July-September) is down compared to a record period in 2020, but collections are up almost 17% above forecast, and September…
by - October 4, 2021 10:44 am
Fishing boat manufacturer Vexus Boats said Monday (Oct. 4) it will expand operations by 30% in Flippin and add 50 new full-time employees. The total plant expansion investment is $4.2…
by - October 3, 2021 9:36 am
Arkansans would easily support eliminating the state personal income tax, even if it meant increasing other taxes or cutting state services, according to a new statewide poll. The final questions…
by - October 2, 2021 5:20 pm
Grant Tennille, the former economic development chief under Gov. Mike Beebe who helped bring Big River Steel to Arkansas, was elected chair of the Democratic Party of Arkansas and said…
by - October 1, 2021 10:36 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson holds a solid job approval rating of 58% with Arkansas voters, according to results released Friday (Oct. 1) from Talk Business & Politics and Hendrix College. A…
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 30, 2021 4:29 pm
To continue building a Northwest Arkansas where everyone feels welcome, Walmart announced a 3-year, $5 million investment in regional diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. Walmart generates roughly $1 million…
by - September 30, 2021 4:22 pm
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Thursday (Sept. 30) a $15.2 million settlement with Centene Corp. and its subsidiaries, Arkansas Total Care, Inc., Centene Management Company, and Envolve Pharmacy Solutions,…
by - September 30, 2021 3:55 pm
School districts can continue deciding whether to require students to wear masks after the Arkansas Supreme Court Thursday (Sept. 30) declined to issue a stay of a preliminary injunction in…
by - September 30, 2021 11:45 am
Gov. Asa Hutchinson appointed Thursday (Sept. 30) 14 new members to the Arkansas State Plant Board to fill positions left vacant under an Arkansas Supreme Court ruling earlier this year….
