Arkansas Politics

Voters in central Arkansas OK district's tax extension; Jacksonville/North Pulaski plan to raise $60M for 4 schools Voters in Tuesday's annual school election approved the Jacksonville/North Pulaski School District's proposal to extend an existing property tax by 13 years to ... by Cynthia Howell - May 22, 2019

Voting underway in race for Genoa district school board Early voting is underway in an election for Position 5 on the Genoa Central School District's Board of Education. May 20, 2019

Washington news in brief Deputy's name put on D.C. memorial by Frank E. Lockwood - May 19, 2019

Youth-lockup firm to get Arkansas job in spite of vote; Hutchinson rejects panel’s concern on Indiana provider Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he plans to hire an Indiana company to manage five state youth prisons, even though lawmakers voted against the $15.8 million contract ... by Amanda Claire Curcio - May 18, 2019

Ex-lawmaker takes job with Little Rock's mayor Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. has named Charles Blake, the former top Democrat in the Arkansas House, as his chief of staff. by Rachel Herzog - May 18, 2019

Speaker to seek post in Arkansas House again House Speaker Matthew Shepherd, R-El Dorado, said on Friday that he's seeking re-election to a second full term in that leadership post. by Michael R. Wickline - May 18, 2019

Attorney, activist announces bid for judgeship A longtime northeast Arkansas attorney and community activist announced on Thursday his plans to run for the Division 5, 2nd Judicial Circuit position. by Stephen Simpson - May 18, 2019

Little Rock mayor hires former top Arkansas House Democrat for chief of staff job Former Minority Leader Charles Blake of Little Rock will serve as Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr.’s chief of staff, Scott said Friday. by Rachel Herzog - May 17, 2019

Top Democrat in Arkansas House resigning post The top Democrat in the Arkansas House, Minority Leader Charles Blake of Little Rock, announced his resignation Thursday, saying he was going to pursue other ca... by John Moritz - May 17, 2019

Panel approves cut in insurance-premium fee A legislative panel on Thursday approved a reduction in the fee charged to insurance companies that offer subsidized health coverage in Arkansas under the 2010 ... by Andy Davis - May 17, 2019

Top Democrat in Arkansas House to step down House Minority Leader Charles Blake, D- Little Rock, said Thursday morning that he is resigning his House seat in order to explore other career opportunities. ... by John Moritz - May 16, 2019

D.C. panel takes up Social Security woes With the Social Security fund facing insolvency by 2035, it is crucial that Congress take steps now to shore up the system, members of the House Budget Committe... by Frank E. Lockwood - May 16, 2019

Lawmaker suggests review of school A legislative review may be on the horizon for the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts, a state representative said Wednesday. by EMILY BACCAM THE SENTINEL-RECORD - May 16, 2019

Judge misinterpreted law in casting out Medicaid work rule, Arkansas attorneys say A federal judge failed to consider the goal of improving the health of Medicaid recipients in striking down Arkansas' work requirement, state attorneys say in a... by Andy Davis - May 15, 2019

Filing in appeal backs Medicaid work rule President Donald Trump's administration had "ample reason" to believe that work requirements would strengthen the Medicaid programs in Arkansas and Kentucky by ... by Andy Davis - May 15, 2019

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