Sarah Huckabee Sanders To Appoint Top Department Attorney As Arkansas Energy Secretary

Shane Khoury is expected to receive the appointment, the report states.

Americans Obligated To Defend Democracy, Rep. Liz Cheney Says, During Bentonville Appearance

“We have an obligation to make sure that as Americans we understand how our institutions work" -- U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney

Arkansas' Hutchinson, Other GOP Governors Ask Biden To End Public Health Emergency

Hutchinson is one of 25 who made the request, the report states.

Arkansas Legislative Council Approves Rural Hospital Aid, Court System Funds

The Arkansas Legislative Council's Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review subcommittee green-lit the American Rescue Plan Act.

Camden, Ark., Made Rocket Launcher And Missiles Changing Ukraine Conflict

The award on Dec. 2 will ramp up production of M142 launchers that have become a game changer in the Ukraine conflict.

Arkansas Lawmakers Approve Emergency Rules For School-Safety Grant Funding

“If we can get these approved, then that will assist us in getting the money out to school districts sooner" -- Salas-Ford

Arkansas Becomes Latest State To Ban TikTok On Public Devices After Governor's Directive

Arkansas joins over six states in action against TikTok, the report states.

Arkansas Attorney General Directs $140 Million In Opioid Settlement Funds To General Revenue Fund

Many lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors restrict the use of funds to initiatives addressing the opioid epidemic.

Arkansas Medical Marijuana Companies Complain About Seed-To-Sale Tracking Software

Cultivators and dispensaries complain patient-product data disappear, the software often goes down, and available training is insufficient.

Arkansas Hospitals And Health Advocates Urge Vaccinations During Harsh Flu Season

Several hospitals joined forces with the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement.

Official Recommends Lottery Scholarship Add More Support For Low-Income Students

Maria Markham, director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, discussed creating a sliding scale.

Lawmakers Approve $20 Million For Arkansas Court Management System Upgrade

The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts will use $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to accelerate its development.

New Sevier County Hospital Wins $6.25 Million Grant After Legislative Panel Debate

Not receiving the funds “would really put us in a financial bind,” hospital CEO House told an Arkansas Legislative Council subcommittee.

Arkansas State Police Investigate Death Of Prisoner At East Arkansas Unit

Law enforcement released no other details on the death, according to the report.

Arkansas Pregnancy Centers Seek Almost $500,000 In Second Round Of State Grants

Nine of 16 applicants for this second round of funding also applied for the first round in August, and eight of them were granted requests.

Wes Ward To Continue As Agriculture Secretary Under Huckabee Sanders

Ward was a U.S. Marine for over 22 years, the report states.

Arkansas AG-Elect Tim Griffin Restructures Office, Appoints Senior Staff

The report indicates a "unified supervisory structure" within the office.

COMMENTARY: Sanders Faces Many Educational Challenges Which Could Define Her Term, Teacher Writes In Commentary

The teacher writes on being "intentional" about relaying the importance of elections to students.

State Settles 2019 Lawsuit Against Pulaski County Landlord Over Health, Safety Risks

The 2019 consumer protection lawsuit was filed in 2019 by Attorney General Leslie Rutledge.

Child Care Access A Barrier To Women's Workforce Participation In Arkansas, Study Finds

Its final report was presented to Gov. Asa Hutchinson Wednesday. It was the first report produced by the group in nearly 50 years.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Appoints Buffalo Resort Founder And Owner As Arkansas Parks Secretary

Mills is Sanders' second cabinet appointee after Capt. Mike Hagar, the State Police's Troop A commander.

Wildlife Bill Would Aid Arkansas's "Cherished" Lands And Bring Partnerships, Commentary Notes

The lands run from the Ozarks to the Delta, the report states.

18-Year-Old Mayor, New School Boards, Alderman Among Those Elected In Arkansas Runoffs

Jeremy Farmer defeated Blanca Maldonado in the Zone 3 election while Tatum Aicklen beat Letisha Hinds to become Zone 5's representative.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Announces Appointment For Arkansas Public Safety Secretary

The report indicates Sanders would nominate Captain Mike Hagar, the State Police Troop A commander.

Gov. Hutchinson Praises Voters For Rejecting Trump Ideals, Denounces Trump's Luncheon With West, Fuentes

In an appearance on CNN, Hutchinson called Trump's luncheon meeting with West and Fuentes “very troubling” and said it empowered extremists.

Dozens Of Mayoral Seats Up For Grabs In Tuesday's Runoff Elections In Arkansas

More than 70 elections for mayoral, city council, and school board positions are occurring tomorrow in 39 Arkansas counties.

Arkansas Supreme Court Stops Revocation Of Medical Marijuana Cultivation Permit For Now

River Valley Relief Cultivation can continue to operate, the report states.

“Detransitioned” Adults Defend Arkansas Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors

Plaintiffs' attorney Aviv Halpern asked Laura Perry Smalts of Oklahoma City if she was assigned female at birth.

Democracy “Absolutely” Will Survive, Hillary Clinton Says In Exchange At Crystal Bridges

It's “a dagger at the heart of democracy” and there's no easy answer for how to solve it, Clinton said.

Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership Offers Funding Opportunities For Mitigation Programs

Exodus.Life executive director Myra Woolfolk hopes to change this with support from the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership.

Arkansas Legislature OKs $50,000 For Sarah Huckabee Sanders Transition

The money is earmarked to fund transition expenses for Sanders, the report states.

Arkansas Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Transgender Youth Awaits Court Ruling

The proceedings lasted eight days as the Arkansas Attorney General's Office defended the act, known in part as "experimentation."

Judge, Attorneys Scrutinize Witness Expertise In Trial On Arkansas Transgender Law

Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's office is defending the 2021 law, and it called a sociologist and a plastic surgeon.

UAMS Professor Tapped For $1.8 Million Project To Address Rural COVID Vaccine Hesitancy

Prof. Geoffrey M. Curran, leading the project, "is internationally recognized," the report indicates.

Arkansas Expected To Revoke Fort Smith Medical Marijuana Grower's License, To Comply With Court Order

The decision was made following a "nearly hour-long hearing," according to the report.

Trial Challenging Arkansas Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Minors Resumes

Monday's witness was Dr. Stephen Levine, an Ohio-based psychiatrist with a focus on sexual dysfunction and transgender identity.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders Names Deere, Others To Incoming Arkansas Gubernatorial Staff

Sanders announced appointments for four senior staff members, the report states.

The Blue Umbrella Sells Hand-Crafted Merchandise From Arkansans With Disabilities

It's called "a little store nestled in downtown Little Rock," and offers a refreshing break from the consumer rush, the report states.

Arkansas Election Authority Will Investigate Phillips County Reporting Struggles

The board agreed to have director Shults file a complaint against the commission, which failed to upload results of this month's election.

North Little Rock Renters Fed Up With Poor Living Conditions

However, Payne received a bill for $4,000 worth of repairs at her previous apartment, putting her in debt for problems she did not cause.