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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has named Jamie Anderson, a multi-generational aquaculture farmer and conservation advocate, to a seven-year term on the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.
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After devastating flash floods in Texas claimed more than 100 lives, Arkansas lawmakers are urging stronger emergency communication, proactive preparedness, and early warning systems to protect vulnerable communities.
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SNAP fraud is rising in Arkansas, draining EBT accounts and leaving families without food as outdated systems and policy gaps expose the vulnerable.
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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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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 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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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.
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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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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.
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Arkansas moves forward with a 2023 ban on Delta 8 and Delta 9 THC after the Eighth Circuit Court overturns a lower court ruling. Officials cite safety concerns for children and the public.
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The Baby and Me program is expanding to 18 Arkansas locations, offering free education, resources, and support to new mothers. Learn how the program and state initiatives improve maternal and infant health.