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As SNAP Fraud Rises, Vulnerable Arkansas Families Bear the Brunt
SNAP fraud is rising in Arkansas, draining EBT accounts and leaving families without food as outdated systems and policy gaps expose the vulnerable.
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Can a Servant Leader Win in Arkansas? Fred Love Thinks So
Democratic State Senator Fred Love has entered the Arkansas governor’s race with the slogan “Arkansas Deserves Better.” He emphasizes jobs, healthcare, and education while presenting himself as a servant leader in a state long dominated by Republicans.
Politics
Can the New Third Party Impact Arkansas?
Elon Musk has announced plans for a new political party after his split with Trump. In Arkansas, where loyalty to Trump runs deep, the billionaire’s movement faces challenges but could gain traction if voters look for alternatives.
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Can Two Arkansas Ballot Campaigns Save Direct Democracy Together?
Arkansas ballot initiatives Save AR Democracy and Protect AR Rights are facing legal and procedural challenges as they work to safeguard the state’s direct democracy. The groups consider collaboration to overcome growing barriers to citizen participation.
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After Steering Through Crisis, Arkansas Democratic Chair Grant Tennille Steps Aside
Arkansas Democratic Party Chair Grant Tennille will step down on July 15 after four years of stabilizing the party and achieving its first net gain in the state Legislature in 18 years. Vice Chair Jannie Cotton will serve as interim chair until a new election.
Business
In Arkansas, a Slow Unraveling of the Farm Economy
Arkansas farmers are struggling with declining commodity prices, rising costs, and high interest rates. Bankruptcies are increasing, and experts warn the farm sector faces mounting economic pressure across the state.
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The Big, the Beautiful, and the Brutal: Parsing the Bill’s Fallout in Arkansas
Donald Trump’s signature bill passed the Senate with full Arkansas support. While it promises tax cuts and new savings accounts, critics warn thousands could lose Medicaid and SNAP benefits across the state.
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Arkansas Embraces EVs as the Nation Pulls Back
Arkansas registered more than 2,000 electric vehicles in early 2025, setting a record despite a nationwide slowdown. Tesla leads sales as state momentum grows.
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Falling Taxes Rising Surplus: Arkansas Closes Fiscal 2025 in the Black
Arkansas closes fiscal 2025 with a $367.9 million surplus despite declines in corporate and individual income taxes, driven by stronger-than-expected sales and insurance collections.
Sports
Five Years Strong: Arkansas Extends Streak with Another Top-20 Finish
For the fifth straight year, Arkansas earns a top-20 finish in the Learfield Directors’ Cup, highlighting sustained excellence across collegiate sports and continued SEC dominance.
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Push to Safeguard Direct Democracy in Arkansas Faces Legal and Readability Hurdles
Arkansas Attorney General rejects a ballot measure designed to protect direct democracy, citing readability rules. Coalition plans to revise and resubmit the measure.
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Tax Cuts, Migration Crackdowns, and Medicaid Rollbacks: Arkansas Backs Trump’s Bill
Arkansas Republicans back President Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” including deep Medicaid cuts and tax extensions, while the state braces for potential health coverage losses.