Arkansas General Assembly

Sen. Dan Sullivan (R-Jonesboro) presents Senate Bill 3 in the Senate Chambers.

Policy and Politics

Arkansas bill to eliminate affirmative action passes the State Senate

Rebecca Robinson

After an hour of debate,

Monday, Jan. 13, marks the beginning of the 95th General Assembly.

Policy and Politics

Countdown to the 95th General Assembly: Local State Representatives’ Bills

Rebecca Robinson

Monday, Jan. 13, marks the beginning of the 95th General Assembly, also known as the Arkansas Legislative Session. Bill filing began on Nov. 15, 2024. KASU News has compiled and summarized bills from State Representatives.

Brian Lee teaches a digital marketing workshop at the hub in December.

Education & Technology

Arkansas parents and ballot question committee challenge state’s education reform law in court

KASU Newsroom

A group of Arkansas parents and a ballot question committee have filed a lawsuit challenging the state's new education reform law.

Policy and Politics

Lawmakers adjourn ‘sine die’ to end 94th General Assembly regular session

Roby Brock

State lawmakers officially ended the regular session of the 94th Arkansas General Assembly on May 1.

Health & Science

Bill to bank junk food purchase with food stamps in AR

Associated Press (ARCHIVE)

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Food stamps could not be used to buy junk food in Arkansas under a bill filed for the coming legislative session.The bill by…