by - February 21, 2017 1:56 pm
The Senate State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee Tuesday advanced a bill requiring voters to present a photo identification at the polls. House Bill 1047 by Rep. Mark Lowery, R-Maumelle,…
by - February 20, 2017 9:58 pm
The Fort Smith School Board did not push through with a motion from board member Bill Hanesworth to accept an agreed order settlement in pending litigation from plaintiff June Bradshaw…
by - February 20, 2017 8:29 pm
Ahab Alammar has lived the American dream. The 28-year-old was born in Syria, but when he turned 13 his family was able to secure him a visa to come to…
by - February 20, 2017 8:06 pm
The Arkansas Senate on Monday (Feb. 20) rejected two joint resolutions by Republican Sen. Jason Rapert of Bigelow to ban same-sex marriage and abortions, but the quest by state lawmakers in…
by - February 20, 2017 5:10 pm
In a new survey, Arkansas voters made it clear they prefer the implementation of medical marijuana to allow for smoking cannabis and not waiting for federal law to allow for…
by - February 20, 2017 4:56 pm
Arkansas’ public school districts had more than $790 million in net legal balances at the end of 2016. A bill filed last week would require more than half to reduce…
by - February 19, 2017 9:46 am
President Donald Trump’s popularity in Arkansas has not diminished since the November election despite national polling that suggests voter attitude shifts. Meanwhile, Arkansas voters still solidly approve of the job…
by - February 19, 2017 9:45 am
On Tuesday night, the Arkansas House faces the Arkansas Senate in a charity showdown on the basketball court, but other legislative battles remain before the 91st General Assembly ends its…
by - February 18, 2017 10:47 am
The sponsor of a bill requiring voters to present a photo identification has amended the bill to allow voters without one to sign a sworn statement instead. Under the amendment…
by - February 17, 2017 2:52 pm
U.S. Sen. John Boozman, R-Ark., has been named chairman of three Senate subcommittees, according to a statement from his office. Boozman will chair the following subcommittees in the 115th Congress:…
by - February 17, 2017 6:41 am
Lawmakers in a Senate panel on Thursday (Feb. 16) gave a “do-pass” recommendation for a bill to allow Wal-Mart employees to take home leftover “sample” wine and beer from company…
by - February 16, 2017 9:26 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson reiterated his opposition to a bill that would place limits on transgender individuals’ use of bathrooms Thursday, saying the bill is unnecessary. Senate Bill 346 is a…
by - February 16, 2017 6:53 pm
Fort Smith Finance Director Jennifer Walker on Thursday (Feb. 16) pushed back against the idea of stopping certain street fund transfers. The idea is pushed by some members of Fort…
by - February 16, 2017 6:09 pm
The Arkansas Senate on Thursday (Feb. 16) added a training requirement to a bill requiring public colleges and universities to allow concealed carry permit holders to bring their weapons on…
by - February 16, 2017 5:16 pm
As a dozens of interested parties gathered in the gallery and around the Senate chamber, tort reform supporters got just enough votes on Thursday (Feb. 16) to put a proposed…
by - February 16, 2017 3:22 pm
When a child is placed into the foster care system, it is often moved far away from its home. Rep. Scott Baltz, D-Pocahontas, thinks a layer of state bureaucracy needs…
by - February 16, 2017 11:14 am
Arkansas voters largely support faculty and staff to carry guns on college campuses, but they are split on university officials making the local decision to allow them. Rep. Charlie Collins,…
by - February 15, 2017 10:23 pm
U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Little Rock, on Wednesday said Congress has an obligation to oversee the executive branch, said the border with Mexico should be more secure but doesn’t have…
by - February 15, 2017 8:18 pm
In November, Arkansas voters passed the Medical Marijuana Amendment of 2016, which legalized marijuana use for medicinal purposes and created a state regulatory regime for the cultivation, distribution and sale…
by - February 15, 2017 6:45 pm
State tourism officials Wednesday (Feb. 15) said the so-called “bathroom bill” filed on Valentine’s Day by two Republican state senators would dramatically impact Arkansas’ tourism and hospitality industries, causing convention…
