Arkansas Politics

Attorney general misusing tax funds, suit says Attorney General Leslie Rutledge regularly uses her office to promote her own political agenda over the interests of the people of Arkansas, illegally using tax... by John Lynch - January 16, 2021

Guard, governor D.C.-bound Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that he has authorized the Arkansas National Guard to deploy about 500 soldiers and airmen to Washington, D.C., to help protec... by Neal Earley, Michael R. Wickline - January 15, 2021

Need-based student aid backed by Hutchinson Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday he supports the creation of needs-based scholarship program in this regular legislative session and he asked school district s... by Michael R. Wickline - January 15, 2021

Bill proposed to split state's public, private school teams Once the dust finally settled on the 2020 football season and this year's Arkansas Activities Association state championships had been handed out, Rep. Jim Woot... by Mitchell Gladstone - January 15, 2021

Hill resolution honors police who defended U.S. Capitol U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., has introduced a bipartisan resolution honoring the officers who defended the Capitol during last week's hourslong riot. by Frank E. Lockwood - January 15, 2021

Masks, distancing among procedures, rules House OKs The Arkansas House on Thursday approved its rules, which this session include rules for safety and committee procedures amid the covid-19 pandemic. by Rachel Herzog - January 15, 2021

State Capitol briefs The Legislature returns to work Tuesday after taking today and Monday off. by Rachel Herzog, John Moritz, Michael R. Wickline - January 15, 2021

State lands exec to seek 2nd term Arkansas Commissioner of State Lands Tommy Land is seeking reelection in 2022, Land announced this week. by Michael R. Wickline - January 15, 2021

State's delegates vote against impeaching Trump One week after a deadly assault on the U.S. Capitol, all four members of the Arkansas House delegation voted against impeaching President Donald Trump. by Frank E. Lockwood - January 14, 2021

Arkansas Senate committee backs second try at stand-ground bill Senate Republicans advanced legislation Wednesday to remove the duty to retreat from Arkansas' self-defense laws, a significant first step in enacting a "stand ... by John Moritz - January 14, 2021

State schools to get $558M from new aid The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Wednesday night the district-by-district allocations of special federal funding for public... by Cynthia Howell - January 14, 2021

Lottery revenue hits $283M in first half of fiscal '21 Bolstered by increased ticket sales during the coronavirus pandemic, the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery's revenue totaled $283 million in the first six months of ... by Michael R. Wickline - January 14, 2021

State panel endorses emergency rules for virus safety The Arkansas House Rules Committee on Wednesday recommended the House approve emergency rules that would require representatives, staff members and others who a... by Michael R. Wickline - January 14, 2021

STATE CAPITOL BRIEFS: Marion lawmaker positive for virus | House advances appropriation bill Marion lawmaker positive for virus by Michael R. Wickline - January 14, 2021

Calendar The calendar of public events of the 93rd General Assembly for today, the fourth day of the 2021 regular session. January 14, 2021

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