Arkansas Politics

Arkansas Senate panels poised to look at agency changes, tax cuts A state Senate committee on Tuesday will consider the bill that contains Gov. Asa Hutchinson's plan to reorganize state government. by Michael R. Wickline - March 18, 2019

Term limits proposed again for Arkansas lawmakers The Arkansas Term Limits ballot committee last week filed a proposed constitutional amendment that would limit state lawmakers to serving a maximum of 10 years ... by Michael R. Wickline - March 18, 2019

Provision in Arkansas courts bill catches judges off guard A court-expansion plan approved by the Arkansas Judicial Council last year appeared as part of legislation filed last week by a Northwest Arkansas lawmaker. by John Moritz - March 18, 2019

Arkansas congressman's measure aims to aid helpful banks WASHINGTON -- If U.S. Rep. French Hill has his way, bankers who help law enforcement agencies by keeping suspicious accounts open won't have to worry about bein... by Frank E. Lockwood - March 17, 2019

Former Arkansas senator is fined $11,000 by ethics panel The Arkansas Ethics Commission on Friday fined former state Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson $11,000 over violations of state campaign-finance reporting laws. by Lisa Hammersly - March 16, 2019

Arkansas ethics panel sanctions 2 politicians over filings, signs North Little Rock School Board member Tracy Steele and unsuccessful Alma mayoral candidate Edward Thicksten have been sanctioned by the Arkansas Ethics Commissi... by Michael R. Wickline - March 16, 2019

18-week limit on abortion signed by Arkansas governor; ACLU promises suit over new law Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed an 18-week abortion ban into law on Friday, making Arkansas' abortion policy one of the most prohibitive in the U.S. by Hunter Field - March 16, 2019

Arkansas governor signs 18-week abortion ban into law LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' Republican governor has signed into law a measure banning most abortions 18 weeks into a woman's pregnancy, enacting one of the strictes... by The Associated Press - March 15, 2019

Bill aims to cut taxes on low, mid-incomes in state, add levy on e-cigarettes Senate President Pro Tempore Jim Hendren on Thursday announced a bipartisan proposal to grant about $100 million a year in tax cuts for low- to moderate-income ... by Michael R. Wickline - March 15, 2019

Bill would transfer Arkansas hog farms' oversight The responsible party for issuing hog farm permits would change under a bill that cleared an Arkansas Senate committee Thursday. by Emily Walkenhorst - March 15, 2019

Bill bars spanking of disabled pupils in Arkansas schools The Senate on Thursday approved a bill that would bar teachers or school administrators in school districts that authorize the use of corporal punishment in its... March 15, 2019

Arkansas House approves more school recess The Arkansas House unanimously passed a bill Thursday that would double the amount of recess time afforded to elementary school students each day in Arkansas. March 15, 2019

Diaper-changing room access OK'd The Senate on Thursday signed off on a bill that would require a public building or a public place that installs a diaper-changing accommodation to ensure that ... March 15, 2019

Protesters oppose wage rollback bills A few dozen protesters held a rally at the state Capitol at noon Thursday to oppose bills that propose to roll back the $11 minimum wage approved by voters last... March 15, 2019

House passes government organization measure The Arkansas House on Thursday approved Gov. Asa Hutchinson's executive branch reorganization plan after hearing grumbling from several members about how the le... by Hunter Field - March 15, 2019

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