Recent Local Headlines
Arkansas lawmakers halt public comments to pass a bill requiring a disability advocacy group to submit reports to the legislature.
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Members of the Arkansas House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill to end the Jefferson County government shutdown that's lasted since the beginning of the year.
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Brad Baine with Black River Technical College explains how his college is preparing for Gov. Sanders' higher education reform plan.
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The Arkansas House has passed a bill requiring public school students from fifth grade onward to watch fetal development videos.
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Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant women, enhancing prenatal care access.
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A bill to prohibit smartphone usage in Arkansas public schools is nearing final approval in the state legislature.
Local Justice, Politics, & Money
Local activists at the Arkansas State Capitol joined the nationwide movement to protest the Trump administration
Local Research, Health, & Environment
Arkansas farmers are increasingly concerned about the rising costs of migrant visa programs, which are essential for supplementing their shrinking rural workforce.
Local Arts & Culture
Watch the unveiling of the Johnny Cash statue for the U.S. Emancipation Hall at the Capitol. It's one of two statues to represent Arkansas in Washington D.C.