The introduction to the complaint calls Act 372 "a vague, sweeping law that restrains public libraries and booksellers in Arkansas from making available consti…
by Joseph Flaherty June 2, 2023The lawsuit, filed last month, aims to delay implementation of the LEARNS Act, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' signature education overhaul, claiming lawmakers er…
by Neal Earley June 1, 2023Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin filed an emergency motion Tuesday asking the Arkansas Supreme Court to reverse a lower court ruling that temporary blocke…
by Neal Earley May 30, 2023The LEARNS Act championed by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and passed by the Arkansas General Assembly early this year cannot take effect yet and the State Board…
by Cynthia Howell May 26, 2023State Treasurer Mark Lowery is scheduled to return to Arkansas in 10 days and hopes to return to the treasurer’s office soon thereafter, Lowery spokeswoman Hea…
by Michael R. Wickline May 23, 2023Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students (CAPES) said in a news release it is hopeful that language for their proposed referendum will be accepted.
by Neal Earley May 19, 2023State Rep. Mark Berry, R-Ozark, said Thursday that he is not seeking reelection to a third two-year term in the Arkansas House of Representatives next year.
by Michael R. Wickline May 19, 2023Arkansas Rep. Mark Berry, R-Ozark, said Thursday that he will not seeking re-election to a third two-year term in the Arkansas House of Representatives.Arkansa…
by Michael R. Wickline May 18, 2023The regulation will allow financially strapped facilities to apply for a Rural Emergency Hospital designation that will open them up to millions of dollars in …
by Neal Earley May 18, 2023Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders made the comment at the Arkansas Trucking Association’s annual conference Wednesday in response to a question from an audience memb…
by Michael R. Wickline May 17, 2023CAPES aims to repeal the LEARNS Act through a referendum that would give the final say to voters as to whether Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education law shoul…
by Neal Earley May 17, 2023Matthew Shepherd, the longest-serving speaker of the Arkansas House, announced Monday he intends to run for reelection to his House seat but will not seek a fo…
by Will Langhorne May 16, 2023"Ultimately, I feel like we're at a point where it makes sense for me to transition to another role and allow the House to pick a new leader moving forward int…
by Will Langhorne May 15, 2023The Arkansas Natural and Cultural Resources Council on Wednesday approved a grant to cover an estimated $518,125 for maintenance costs and the installation of …
by Will Langhorne May 10, 2023The Arkansas Senate on Monday voted to confirm 10 appointees of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders before adjourning this year's regular session.
by Michael R. Wickline May 1, 2023