Arkansas Politics

Democratic presidential candidate Klobuchar in Little Rock, talks gun control The first of two presidential candidates scheduled to speak in Little Rock this week, U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota, gave an address on gun violence at t... by John Moritz - August 16, 2019

'20 bid for Senate seat is set on go for Tucker Former state Rep. Clarke Tucker on Thursday announced his bid next year for the seat held by departing Sen. Will Bond. by Michael R. Wickline - August 16, 2019

VIDEO: U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks on gun violence in Little Rock Democratic presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar gave an address on gun violence in Little Rock this afternoon, saying that rural politicians can w... by John Moritz - August 15, 2019

Arkansas group appeals to justices on eye-surgery petition The Safe Surgery Arkansas committee has asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to order Secretary of State John Thurston to certify the committee's petition to place ... by Michael R. Wickline - August 15, 2019

Lawyer declares she'll seek seat in state House One of the first Democrats to announce a 2020 run for the Arkansas House of Representatives on Monday launched a challenge against an incumbent Republican in a ... by John Moritz - August 15, 2019

LR traffic judge gets 2020 rival Little Rock's traffic judge Vic Fleming is poised to face his first challenger in years with the recent announcement that public defender Margaret "Peggy" Egan ... by John Lynch - August 15, 2019

NLR pilot files in race for House's District 41 North Little Rock Democrat Zach Randall will seek election next year to the House District 41 seat held by state Rep. Karilyn Brown, R-Sherwood, he announced on... by Michael R. Wickline - August 15, 2019

Tofurky asks court to halt enforcement of meat-labeling law A plant-based food producer has asked a federal court to temporarily stop Arkansas from enforcing a law that bans labeling vegetarian and vegan products as meat... by The Associated Press - August 14, 2019

Group asks Arkansas Supreme Court to order secretary of state to certify referendum on eye surgery law The Safe Surgery Arkansas committee has asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to order the secretary of state to certify for the 2020 general election ballot a propo... by Michael R. Wickline - August 14, 2019

After blog allegations, Democratic Party of Arkansas panel set to review financial records The steering committee of the Democratic Party of Arkansas will convene before the party's biggest annual fundraiser this month to address accusations of financ... by John Moritz - August 9, 2019

State funding for blind confused in shuffle; paperwork bug blamed for lapse Confusion over state funding for the blind after the governor's realignment of state agencies led to a temporary denial of services for at least one man, compla... by Ginny Monk - August 9, 2019

Little Rock resident's lawsuit against blind services division dropped A watchdog group dropped its lawsuit against the Division of Services for the Blind on Thursday, saying the government group had promised to provide services to... by Ginny Monk - August 8, 2019

Arkansas governor to-do list leaves off guns bills As Republicans increasingly back proposals to allow the temporary seizure of firearms from dangerous people, the idea is unlikely to appear on Gov. Asa Hutchins... by John Moritz - August 8, 2019

U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton says his focus is on 2020, serving out term U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton said he intends to serve a full six-year term if Arkansans re-elect him to the Senate for a second time next year. by Hunter Field - August 8, 2019

Former Arkansas senator's bid for early release from prison fails A federal judge in Fort Smith on Wednesday denied former state Sen. Jake Files' request for immediate release from prison to home confinement after Files served... by Lisa Hammersly - August 8, 2019

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