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Arkansas lawmakers expressed frustration over the Franklin County prison site selection, citing absence of Sanders staff and concerns about due diligence and infrastructure.
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ $1 billion Franklin County prison plan faces resistance from lawmakers, local critics, and water scarcity issues that threaten its future.
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Arkansas Democrats have elected Marcus Jones, a retired Army colonel and former congressional candidate, as the party’s new state chair. Jones defeated Vice Chair Jannie Cotton and pledged to expand county committees, build a five-year strategic plan, and strengthen Democratic momentum in Arkansas.
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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a 10-year agreement between Arkansas and the Israel Innovation Authority, expanding cooperation in technology and defense. The pact builds on recent investments, including a missile plant in Camden, and carries both economic and political significance.
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Former Arkansas gubernatorial nominee Chris Jones files to challenge Republican Rep. French Hill in the 2026 election, setting up a high-profile contest in the state’s Second Congressional District.
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Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson has joined the legal battle between Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Attorney General Tim Griffin, and the State Board of Corrections over prison reform laws.
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Arkansas lawmakers debate water fluoridation as states like Florida and Utah ban the practice. Learn how the issue affects residents, public health, and legislation.
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Little Rock reclassifies its sister city partnership with Changchun, China, as a friendship city to comply with Arkansas’ new law banning such ties.
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The 8th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld Arkansas’s ban on critical race theory in public schools. Supporters call it a win for educational freedom, while critics warn it could restrict open inquiry.
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Former President Donald Trump has endorsed Senator Tom Cotton’s 2026 re-election campaign, strengthening the Arkansas Republican’s position as the clear frontrunner. With broad party backing and Trump’s support, Cotton faces Democratic challenger Hallie Shoffner in a state seen as firmly Republican.
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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.
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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.