Tippi McCullough

The bill, if passed, would pay for breakfast for all kids in Arkansas public schools.

An Arkansas House committee failed to advance two bills that would have amended the state’s current ban on mask mandates, likely ending the chance of passing before the end of the special session. By a series of voice votes Thursday, members of the House Public Health, Welfare and Labor did not pass either House Bill 1003 or House Bill 1004. Both would have given school boards the authority to require the wearing of masks.

Rep. Tippi McCullough, D-Little Rock, discusses controversial bills at the Arkansas General Assembly.

House Minority Leader Rep. Tippi McCullough, D-Little Rock, discusses the Democratic agenda in the 2021 session.