Jason Rapert

Sullivan also proposes loosening the current requirement that library directors hold a master’s degree “from an accredited American Library Association program”

Efforts to establish a Texas-style abortion ban in Arkansas have effectively failed in the state legislature.

The 35-member Arkansas State Senate is about to get a full facelift. State Sen. Trent Garner, R-El Dorado, became the eighth sitting senator to announce he would not seek re-election in 2022.

Member Station KUAR’s Michael Hibblen in Little Rock has reaction from Arkansas abortion opponent, state Senator Jason Rapert (R-Conway), on the oral augments heard on Wednesday over national abortion legislation.

With a majority of support from legislators for a tax reduction package, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday (Nov. 30) he is calling a special legislative session for Dec. 7. The session also will include a vote on security personnel for the Arkansas House and Senate.