Arkansas Politics

Bills in 5 areas taken on by GOP women's caucus A new initiative surrounding five pieces of health, education, broadband, child care and juvenile justice legislation was unveiled Wednesday by the 21 Republica... by John Moritz - January 24, 2019

Arkansas Republican women legislators announce "Dream Big" initiative, form caucus The 21 women in the Arkansas Legislature’s Republican caucus on Wednesday announced their “Dream Big” initiative of five pieces of legislation focused on educat... by John Moritz - January 23, 2019

Arkansas legislator files 2 more bills on state agencies' realignment Rep. Andy Davis, R-Little Rock, on Tuesday filed bills that would provide details for the establishment of the Department of Energy and Environment and the Depa... by Michael R. Wickline - January 23, 2019

Bill seeks to add to list of newborn screenings in Arkansas; disease now treatable, lawmaker says An often fatal degenerative disease would be added to the list of genetic disorders for which newborns must be screened under a bill that cleared a legislative ... by Andy Davis - January 23, 2019

15 letters take sides on rules for 4 casinos in Arkansas Fifteen letters, all from Pope County, received Tuesday by the Arkansas Racing Commission, argue over one draft rule for casinos -- whether endorsements of prop... by Jeannie Roberts - January 23, 2019

Reaction halts pet licensing; justices of the peace in Pulaski County send matter for more study The Pulaski County Quorum Court halted an initiative to broaden pet licensing after an outcry from residents of the unincorporated areas of the county. by Alex Gladden - January 23, 2019

State bill on employee microchips clears legislative committee; erring toward workers, bill would ban mandates on their use A bill that would bar Arkansas employers from requiring employees to be implanted with microchips cleared a legislative committee Tuesday. by Andy Davis - January 23, 2019

Funds meager, U.S. attorney scraps grand jury The U.S. attorney for the Western District of Arkansas has canceled the federal grand jury for January because he has no more money to transport witnesses and p... by Doug Thompson - January 23, 2019

Capitol news in brief Bill bans abortions if Roe overturned January 23, 2019

Panel signs off on casino consultant The Joint Budget Committee on Tuesday signed off on two state contracts totaling $150,000 with an Arizona-based consulting firm to help the Arkansas Racing Comm... by Michael R. Wickline - January 23, 2019

Arkansas bill would ban abortion if Roe ruling overturned LITTLE ROCK — An Arkansas lawmaker filed legislation Tuesday that would trigger an abortion ban in the state if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns its landmark 19... by The Associated Press - January 22, 2019

GOP senators seek partners across the aisle; Boozman, Cotton say help from Democrats is needed U.S. Sens. John Boozman and Tom Cotton say they'll be looking for opportunities to work with their Democratic colleagues this year. by Frank E. Lockwood - January 22, 2019

Arkansas Ethics Commission pushed to 'breaking point' after receiving record citizen complaints, director says The Arkansas Ethics Commission received a record 146 citizen complaints filed against candidates and others during the 2018 election cycle, a 45 percent increas... by Michael R. Wickline - January 21, 2019

3 abortion bills filed in Arkansas Legislature; bills focus on complications, birth control, Down syndrome Three bills related to abortion and other reproduction matters were filed by the end of the first week of the state's regular legislative session, but there are... by Jeannie Roberts - January 21, 2019

Tax cuts, agency reorganizations on agenda for state legislators The holiday-shortened week ahead for Arkansas lawmakers will likely see movement begin on two big-ticket items: tax cuts and government reorganization, accordin... by John Moritz - January 21, 2019

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