Will Langhorne

Recent stories by Will Langhorne

House committee passes 'drag performance' bill, amendment A bill that would define an "adult-oriented performance" passed a House panel in a voice vote, with audible dissent from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday.The House Committee on City, County... February 1, 2023

Bill requiring ID to view pornography passes in Arkansas Senate committee A bill that would hold pornography websites liable for displaying content to minors passed the Senate Committee on Insurance and Commerce on Tuesday.Senate Bill 66 would require commercial entities di... February 1, 2023

State Senate committee OKs bill requiring age verification before viewing websites displaying pornography A bill that would require websites displaying pornography to confirm users are at least 18 years old passed the Senate Committee on Insurance and Commerce on Tuesday.Senate Bill 66, sponsored by Sen. ... January 31, 2023

Bill prohibiting sex offenders from owning drones passes Arkansas Senate committee A bill that would bar certain sex offenders from owning or operating drones for private use passed the Arkansas Senate Committee on Judiciary on Monday.The Senate panel endorsed House Bill 1125 in a 5... January 31, 2023

Sanders declares six counties disaster areas, issues relief funds Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders authorized on Friday more than $1.18 million in disaster relief funds to aid parts of the state affected by severe weather earlier this month.In a proclamation, Sanders per... January 28, 2023

Sanders moves father’s portrait into governor’s conference room at state Capitol LITTLE ROCK -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Wednesday she would move the portrait of her father, former governor Mike Huckabee, into the governor's conference room at the Capitol."Th... January 28, 2023

Sanders designates 6 counties disaster areas, OKs over $1.18M in relief funds Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders authorized on Friday more than $1.18 million in disaster relief funds to aid parts of the state affected by severe weather earlier this month.In a proclamation, Sanders per... January 27, 2023

Sanders names former state representative to the Arkansas Highway Commission Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday appointed David Haak, a former state lawmaker, to the Arkansas Highway Commission.In a news release, Sanders said Haak would "play a critical role in bring... January 27, 2023

Arkansas Democrats sponsor bills to increase teacher pay, support staff wages Democratic state lawmakers on Thursday filed bills that would boost teacher pay and raise the minimum wage of support staff at public schools.House Bill 1268, sponsored by House minority leader Tippi ... January 27, 2023

State Capitol briefs: Senate votes to nix running-car law Senate votes to nix running-car lawThe Senate on Thursday voted to approve a bill that would repeal a state law that prohibits leaving a running vehicle unattended.The chamber voted 34-0 to send Senat... January 27, 2023