Latest Arkansas state government News
Today in History: May 6, the Hindenburg crashes in flames in New Jersey, killing 36
Today in History Today is Monday, May 6, the 127th day of 2024. There are 239 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On May 6, 1937, the hydrogen-filled German airship Hindenburg caught fire and crashed while attempting to dock at...
Arkansas panel bans electronic signatures on voter registration forms
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel has prohibited election officials from accepting voter registration forms signed with an electronic signature, a move that critics say amounts to voter suppression. The State Board of Election Commissions on Tuesday unanimously approved...
Sanders orders US and Arkansas flags flown at half-staff in honor of former governor
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. flag and the state flag of Arkansas will be flown at half-staff until sunset Saturday to honor former U.S. Sen. David Pryor, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office said. Pryor, 89, who also served as governor of Arkansas, died of natural causes...
Arkansas stops offering 'X' as an alternative to male and female on driver's licenses and IDs
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will no longer allow residents to use “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver's licenses or identification cards, officials announced under new rules Tuesday that will also make it more difficult for transgender people to change the sex listed on...
Uvalde parents angered by new report that clears city police of missteps during Texas school attack
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — An investigation Uvalde city leaders ordered into the Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers defended the actions of local police in a report released Thursday, prompting shouts of “cowards” during a City Council meeting and causing...
Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advance to runoff in contest to lead Arkansas Supreme Court
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Supreme Court Justices Karen Baker and Rhonda Wood advanced to a runoff election for chief justice this fall, ensuring that for the first time a woman will be elected to lead the seven-member panel. Justice Barbara Webb and former state legislator...
US Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas fends off challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — U.S. Rep. Steve Womack has won the Republican nomination for his seat in northwest Arkansas, fending off a longshot challenge on the right from a state legislator. Womack, 67, the only one of the state’s four House members who faced a primary challenge on...
Republican Rep. Steve Womack of Arkansas faces challenge from state lawmaker in GOP primary
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Months after batting down speculation he was considering retirement, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack is running for reelection against a state lawmaker who is trying to portray him as not conservative enough for the northwest Arkansas district. Womack,...
AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Arkansas' state and presidential primaries
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will compete for votes in Arkansas on Tuesday but not against each other. At least not yet. Both front-runners are already eyeing a rematch of the 2020 presidential election, and the race in Arkansas as well as...