by - February 9, 2021 5:46 pm
A bill requiring political candidates in Arkansas who switch races to return the money they have already raised was temporarily pulled by the sponsor Tuesday (Feb. 9), partly because of…
by - February 9, 2021 3:07 pm
A resolution “To Commemorate American History” filed in the Arkansas Senate to recognize the “accomplishments of African-Americans throughout America’s history” includes a refutation of the “1619 Project” and a narrative…
by - February 9, 2021 1:26 pm
The proposal to restrict the teaching of the 1619 Project in Arkansas public schools failed on a voice-vote in a House committee Tuesday (Feb. 9). Following a two-hour debate and…
by - February 8, 2021 6:56 pm
Bills meant to exempt businesses from being penalized for their customers’ behavior during the COVID-19 pandemic and to protect medical providers’ “right of conscience” advanced through the Senate Public Health,…
by - February 8, 2021 6:06 pm
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver was born at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., and during his youth he thought his future would be in the military. The…
by - February 8, 2021 6:25 am
The field for Arkansas governor just got smaller. Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin, R-Ark., announced Monday (Feb. 8) he would no longer seek the state’s top executive post and instead will…
by - February 7, 2021 5:40 pm
The Fort Smith area said goodbye to a favorite son when they buried Ralph “Chad” Colley Jr. of Barling Thursday (Feb. 4). Colley, 76, died Jan. 30. He was a…
by - February 7, 2021 10:06 am
It’s no secret the GOP is experiencing a fissure between its establishment roots and right-wing flank. The decades-long battle has intensified during the Trump years. UCA political scientist Dr. Heather…
by - February 7, 2021 10:00 am
Like nearly every other industry in 2020, the state’s agricultural community had a rough ride. The pandemic may have been the least of its worries. Weather conditions, low commodity prices…
by - February 7, 2021 9:57 am
Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston is juggling a lot these days: unemployment insurance, broadband expansion, a spate of bills at the legislature, and efforts to keep economic development projects…
by - February 6, 2021 6:42 pm
James “Rus” Russell, a 48-year old small business owner from Little Rock, says he will seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas Governor in 2022. Claiming he was “frustrated by leadership”…
by - February 4, 2021 4:44 pm
A “Stand Your Ground” bill that narrowly was defeated in committee this week could be extracted by the full Arkansas House of Representatives, but Speaker Matthew Shepherd, R-El Dorado, said…
by - February 4, 2021 2:03 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson made three appointments to the Board of Trustees of the Arkansas State University (ASU) System. Hutchinson signed Act 18, on Feb. 1 officially adding Henderson State University…
by - February 4, 2021 9:41 am
Arkansas Surgeon General Greg Bledsoe announced Thursday (Feb. 4) that he will seek the Republican nomination for Lt. Governor in 2022. He has served as the state’s surgeon general since…
by - February 3, 2021 5:13 pm
Serving alcohol on Christmas Day in Arkansas was voted down in committee on Wednesday (Feb. 3), but allowing alcohol deliveries and creating entertainment districts in dry counties passed. HB 1341…
by - February 3, 2021 5:05 pm
The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee on Wednesday (Feb. 3) advanced a bill requiring women seeking an abortion to first call a helpline where they would be provided…
by - February 3, 2021 3:23 pm
Arkansas has the capacity to be a leader in solar energy production but there are hurdles on the horizon, Arkansas Public Service Commission Chairman Ted Thomas told legislators on the…
by - February 2, 2021 8:30 pm
At its regular board meeting Tuesday (Feb. 2), the Fort Smith Board of Directors tabled for 90 days a decision on whether to allow alternative use for a portion of…
by - February 2, 2021 8:07 pm
Following a more than three-hour long debate, members of the House Judiciary Committee voted Tuesday (Feb. 2) against SB 24 – a proposal to end the duty to retreat when…
by - February 2, 2021 6:12 pm
A bill that would index the state’s standard tax deduction to correlate to inflation was introduced Tuesday (Feb. 2) in the House Tax and Revenue Committee meeting. HB1190 was proposed…
