New Arkansas Social Media Age Verification Law Could Complicate Student-Athletes' Publicity Efforts

Recruiters discovered Dendy and other outstanding Arkansas athletes through his high school coaches' networks and on social media.

Arkansas To Send Reserve Funds To UAMS For Cancer Center, Redirect Medical Marijuana Tax

The state is expected to send $100 million in reserve funds over the next two years.

USDA Approves Waivers For Arkansas SNAP Recipients Affected By Tornadoes

The first waiver gives SNAP recipients in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties to May 1 to report their loss of food purchased with benefits.

CAPES Official Says Republican Sanders Ignored Rural Communities, Gave Them No Voice In Education Bill

Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students (CAPES) filed a statement with the Arkansas Ethics Commission on Monday.

‘Gutted' Tire Recycling Bill Passes On Arkansas Legislature's Final Day

The original bill would have made sweeping changes, the report states.

Arkansas Lawmakers Conclude Work Following Approval Of Tax Cuts, Education Legislation

“It started with a slow trot and ended with a mad dash to the finish,” Rep. Carlton Wing, R-North Little Rock, told House members.

SESSION SNAPSHOT: The 94th Arkansas General Assembly Adjourns

A conclusion, with the final tidbits, happenings, and worthy notes herein.

Biden OKs Request For 100 Percent Cost Coverage For Arkansas Storm Cleanup

When President Biden says, "We'll be here until we're finished," this gesture apparently proves his administration means it.

Bill To Save Arkansas Delta School From Consolidation Awaits Governor's Signature

The Marvell-Elaine school district in rural Phillips County is scheduled to be consolidated this year.

Legislation On Arkansas Governor's Desk Would Reboot $1M Pregnancy Resource Center Grant Fund

The state Legislature set aside the same taxpayer-funded amount last year to support “crisis pregnancy centers,” maternity homes, others.

Arkansas Legislature Passes Social Media Age Verification Bill Over Privacy, Speech Concerns

All social media platforms will have to verify ages by the end of the year, the report states.

Arkansas Parole Overhaul Tweaked After House Committee Concerns

Concerns had been raised, the report states.

Arkansas General Assembly Cuts Top Individual And Corporate Income Tax Rates

The report indicates only Democrats opposed the tax cuts.

Arkansas House Sends Amended Career And Technical Education Bill To Governor's Desk

The most contentious part of is how it changes the requirement for high school students to take a computer science course to graduate.

Pronoun Restrictions In Arkansas Schools Head To Sanders's Desk

The Senate approved the bill along party lines Wednesday. It would require written permission from a minor's parent or guardian.

Arkansas Parents' Bill Of Rights Legislation Pulled For Amendments

Sponsor Rep. Mindy McAlindon, R-Centerton, said there were multiple amendments because she worked with the governor's office to ensure it.

Arkansas Governor Requests Additional Assistance For Tornado Cleanup

Federal aid now covers 75 percent of costs, but additional funding is required to help Arkansans in need, Sanders said in a statement.

Amended Proposal To Increase Some Arkansans' Food Stamp Asset Limit Goes To Sanders's Desk

This initially would have raised the resource limit to $12,500 for Arkansans to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Arkansas House Advances Another Tax Cut, Phasing Out The ‘Throwback Rule'

The vote to phase out took place Tuesday.

Arkansas Freedom Of Information Act Obfuscation Mulled In Commentary

Thanks to the government transparency debate her legislation sparked, I've been thinking a lot lately about the ambiguity (in the act).

Arkansas Senator's Demotion After “Frivolous” Ethics Complaint Will End Next Year

A majority of senators agreed in a voice vote Wednesday that Clark was to the lowest level of seniority for the 94th General Assembly.

Arkansas Senate Votes For "Truth In Sentencing" Bill, Bucking National And International Trends

This occurs amid a growing body of research that reveals more incarceration does not lower violent crime rates.

Legislation Aimed At Religious Freedom Heads To Arkansas Senate

The report indicates this amends something known as the Conscience Protection Act or the Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Sanders Orders Paid Leave For State Employees, Extends Tax Deadline For Arkansans Affected By Tornadoes

One provides paid leave for affected state employees; the second extends respective state income tax deadlines to May 18 and July 31.

Arkansas Governor Signs Law Aimed At Holding Libraries Accountable For ‘Obscene' Material

Republican Sullivan was an early proponent of the legislation, designed to punish the LGBTQ+ community.

SESSION SNAPSHOT: With A Week To Go, The Arkansas Legislature Kicks It Into High Gear

What follows is a compendium of highlights, tidbits, and notable happenings from the most recent legislative session.

Lawmakers Begin Deciding How To Address Arkansas Scrap Tire Problem

Lawmakers Friday took the first step in addressing the issue, the report states.

Tornados Kill At Least 5 In Arkansas, Damage Hundreds Of Homes And Businesses

Sanders and Scott toured damaged neighborhoods, the report states.

Hutchinson Running For President, Believes Trump Should Drop Out Of Race

Hutchinson made the announcement Sunday.

Three Arkansas Counties Hit By Tornadoes Declared Major Disaster Zones

Sanders thanked President Biden for his "speedy approval" of the disaster declaration, the report states.

Arkansas Lawmakers To Again Consider Cutting Top Individual, Corporate Income Taxes

Sanders said a campaign promise was to cut taxes "responsibly," but this appears to more seriously hit the middle class ($24,300).

Lawmakers Reject Two Proposed Exceptions To Arkansas's Abortion Ban

Sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hudson, D-Little Rock, one proposal would have added an exception in cases of incest.

Short-Term Rental Bill Rejected By House Panel

This proposes prohibiting local municipalities from enacting ordinances to prohibit or limit the use of a property as a short-term rental.

Arkansas Senate Panel OKs Tweaked Bill Barring Implicit Bias Training In Schools

It prohibits schools from taking “adverse employment action” against an employee who refuses to participate in implicit bias training.

Proposed Restrictions On Transgender Pronouns In Schools Head To Arkansas Senate

It would require permission from a minor's parent or guardian for school employees to use any “pronoun or title that is inconsistent."

Lawmakers Advance Bills Softening School District Consolidation Law

Both bills seek to amend the 20-year-old act, which requires the Arkansas Department of Education to publish an annual consolidation list.

Arkansas Committee Votes To Expand NIL To College-Bound Athletes

“This is a very important bill for us,” Yurachek said. “It keeps us in the forefront. It keeps us competitive."

Access To Information Is A Continuous Issue In Arkansas

The nearly three hours of testimony came from citizens who identified themselves as Republicans, then a proposal was rejected.

House Panel Dismisses Bill That Opponents Argue Would Undo State's Computer Science Progress

Sen. Jim Dotson (R-Bentonville) told the House Education Committee this is the result of conversations with constituents.

What Is The Protect Arkansas Act? So-Called "Party Of Law And Order" (GOP) Seeks Overhaul

Sanders would like to revise the parole system, the report states.