by - April 25, 2016 4:02 pm
Nine percent of Arkansas children have had a parent in jail or prison during their childhood, says a new report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The newly released report,…
by - March 12, 2015 11:58 am
On Feb. 18, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced his legislative proposals meant to reduce the state’s incarceration rates. He may want to contact Fort Smith businessman Kris Keyton. Keyton, president of…
by - November 24, 2014 5:01 pm
Arkansas lawmakers received a report from the Bureau of Legislative Research that outlined 8 potential options to curb prison overcrowding, including a $231 million new prison bond issue, hiring a…
by - October 6, 2014 7:22 pm
County judges and sheriffs are pushing for a special session to deal with jail reimbursements for state inmates, but Gov. Mike Beebe and at least one key state lawmaker are…
