LITTLE ROCK - A judge granted an injunction Friday morning against the new 12 week ban, meaning it will not be law unless the State beats the lawsuit in court.More>>
LITTLE ROCK - The House and Senate met briefly Friday and adjourned the session that wrapped up last month with the approval of the state's $4.9 billion budget.More>>
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' two U.S. senators are participating in an online discussion with small business owners about the Internet and economic development.More>>
WASHINGTON - Dozens of TEA party groups and other conservative organizations of the kind subjected to improper scrutiny by the Internal Revenue Service operate with small budgets and rarely displayed overt partisan activities.More>>
A new national poll shows there is still a fairly close split among voters in the gun control debate but a majority still strongly oppose an outright ban on private gun ownership.More>>
You would have to ask each lawmaker who filed legislation on March 11th why he or she waited until the last day to file. But we can tell you this...the chance to pass those bills was cut in half.More>>
Wednesday, May 15 2013 3:31 PM EDT2013-05-15 19:31:41 GMT
The Arkansas Department of Correction says a pharmaceutical company has closed its account after the state last month acknowledged plans to use its anti-seizure drug phenobarbital in executions.More >>
The Arkansas Department of Correction says a pharmaceutical company has closed its account after the state last month acknowledged plans to use its anti-seizure drug phenobarbital in executions.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:41 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:41:58 GMT
Voters in Sherwood have voted to maintain the contract with North Little Rock Electric. Here are the results of Tuesday's vote Ordinance 953 For 1916 Against 857More >>
Voters in Sherwood have voted to maintain the contract with North Little Rock Electric. Here are the results of Tuesday's vote Ordinance 953 For 1916 Against 857More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 10:37 PM EDT2013-05-15 02:37:37 GMT
Voters in Hot Springs have rejected a ballot issue that would have returned the city government to a mayor-council form of government. 1,916 voted against the ballot issue and 242 voted in favor of it.More >>
Voters in Hot Springs have rejected a ballot issue that would have returned the city government to a mayor-council form of government. 1,916 voted against the ballot issue and 242 voted in favor of it.More >>
Tuesday, May 14 2013 12:47 PM EDT2013-05-14 16:47:32 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Opponents of an Arkansas law banning most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy say they don't need to wait until the restriction is enforced to challenge its constitutionality.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Opponents of an Arkansas law banning most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy say they don't need to wait until the restriction is enforced to challenge its constitutionality.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 7:35 PM EDT2013-05-13 23:35:38 GMT
State Republican lawmakers have picked a Rhode Island consultant known for reforming social programs to suggest some changes for the Natural State. Four months of review and recommendations come withMore >>
The state of Arkansas has contracted with a Rhode Island consultant to help reform state social programs.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 4:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 20:55:38 GMT
Voters in Sherwood, Watson Chapel and Hot Springs all have a chance to go to the polls Tuesday. Sherwood voters will decide whether to stay with North Little Rock Electric Department as the city's energyMore >>
Voters in Sherwood, Watson Chapel and Hot Springs all have a chance to go to the polls on three separate issues.More >>
Monday, May 13 2013 3:55 PM EDT2013-05-13 19:55:52 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - State lawmakers said creating jobs was one of their goals for this year's legislative session. It's safe to say they did create a good deal of work for lawyers.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - State lawmakers said creating jobs was one of their goals for this year's legislative session. It's safe to say they did create a good deal of work for lawyers.More >>
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.More >>
The $1.1 billion Big River Steel mill that's planned for Osceola could be under construction later this year, but a number of things have to happen before dirt can be turned for the superproject.More >>
Friday, May 10 2013 2:28 PM EDT2013-05-10 18:28:27 GMT
Legislative auditors are questioning $1.3 million in Medicaid payments to Arkansas providers that they say weren't adequately documented. State Human Services officials say the findings don't reflect any...More >>
Legislative auditors are questioning $1.3 million in Medicaid payments to Arkansas providers that they say weren't adequately documented. State Human Services officials say the findings don't reflect any improper...More >>
Thursday, May 9 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-05-09 13:01:39 GMT
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin of Arkansas says he wants to talk with motorcyclists and motocross enthusiasts about issues that affect them, on their turf.More >>
U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin of Arkansas says he wants to talk with motorcyclists and motocross enthusiasts about issues that affect them, on their turf.More >>
Wednesday, May 8 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-08 20:36:07 GMT
An anti-abortion counseling organization in Arkansas is asking to intervene in the federal case over a state law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.More >>
An anti-abortion counseling organization in Arkansas is asking to intervene in the federal case over a state law that bans most abortions 12 weeks into a pregnancy.More >>
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected the wording of a proposal to ask voters to approve a new law that would use federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents.More >>
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected the wording of a proposal to ask voters to approve a new law that would use federal Medicaid dollars to purchase private insurance for thousands of low-income residents.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 7:56 PM EDT2013-05-07 23:56:31 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - The State of Arkansas has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit challenging a new law banning most abortions in Arkansas starting 12 weeks from conception.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - The State of Arkansas has asked a federal judge to throw out a lawsuit challenging a new law banning most abortions in Arkansas starting 12 weeks from conception.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:55 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:55:41 GMT
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK - Many national parks are already seeing longer lines, fewer guided tours, locked restrooms and overflowing trash cans since the forced federal budget cuts known as "sequestration." More >>
HOT SPRINGS NATIONAL PARK - Many national parks are already seeing longer lines, fewer guided tours, locked restrooms and overflowing trash cans since the forced federal budget cuts known as "sequestration." More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 11:32 AM EDT2013-05-07 15:32:02 GMT
Former President Bill Clinton says speculating about his wife's political future is a waste of time and the nation needs to be more focused on the big problems.More >>
Former President Bill Clinton says speculating about his wife's political future is a waste of time and the nation needs to be more focused on the big problems.More >>
Tuesday, May 7 2013 9:15 AM EDT2013-05-07 13:15:43 GMT
With state Auditor Charlie Daniels announcing he won't run again, Arkansas Democrats are losing a statewide officeholder who regularly won a majority at the polls.More >>
With state Auditor Charlie Daniels announcing he won't run again, Arkansas Democrats are losing a statewide officeholder who regularly won a majority at the polls.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 4:36 PM EDT2013-05-06 20:36:12 GMT
LITTLE ROCK — The Legislature's failure to significantly address the state's nearly $200 million recession-era unemployment debt to the federal government leaves the burden on businesses and workers.More >>
LITTLE ROCK — The Legislature's failure to significantly address the state's nearly $200 million recession-era unemployment debt to the federal government leaves the burden on businesses and workers to cover the cost, labor and management representatives say.More >>
Monday, May 6 2013 4:30 PM EDT2013-05-06 20:30:33 GMT
LITTLE ROCK — A law recently enacted by the state Legislature gives church leaders a decision to make: Whether to allow people to enter the church carrying concealed handguns.More >>
LITTLE ROCK — A law recently enacted by the state Legislature gives church leaders a decision to make: Whether to allow people to enter the church carrying concealed handguns.More >>
Sunday, May 5 2013 7:42 PM EDT2013-05-05 23:42:09 GMT
The Senate is expected to pass a bill tomorrow making it easier for states to collect sales taxes for online purchases. Some of the nation's largest retailers are happy about it. But small business ownersMore >>
The Senate is expected to pass a bill tomorrow making it easier for states to collect sales taxes for online purchases. Some of the nation's largest retailers are happy about it. But small business ownersMore >>
Thursday, May 2 2013 3:20 PM EDT2013-05-02 19:20:36 GMT
The Arkansas finance office says higher than expected growth in individual income tax collections boosted the state's revenue above expectation and above last year's numbers in April.More >>
The Arkansas finance office says higher than expected growth in individual income tax collections boosted the state's revenue above expectation and above last year's numbers in April.More >>
Wednesday, May 1 2013 3:56 PM EDT2013-05-01 19:56:46 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - The four announced candidates for next year's governor's race are scheduled to participate in events this week at the Delta Caucus Conference in Little Rock.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - The four announced candidates for next year's governor's race are scheduled to participate in events this week at the Delta Caucus Conference in Little Rock.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 12:14 PM EDT2013-04-30 16:14:24 GMT
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama strongly suggested Tuesday he'd consider military action against Syria if it can be confirmed that President Bashar Assad's government used chemical weapons in the 2-year-old civil warMore >>
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama strongly suggested Tuesday he'd consider military action against Syria if it can be confirmed that President Bashar Assad's government used chemical weapons in the two-year-old civil war.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 12:03 PM EDT2013-04-30 16:03:37 GMT
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold five public meetings in the South to hear people's opinions about using genetically modified crops on wildlife refuges as food for migrating waterfowl.More >>
NEW ORLEANS - The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will hold five public meetings in the South to hear people's opinions about using genetically modified crops on wildlife refuges as food for migrating waterfowl.More >>
Tuesday, April 30 2013 12:00 PM EDT2013-04-30 16:00:44 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected the wording of a proposed constitutional amendment that would create stricter term limits for lawmakers and expand the "cooling off" period. More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has rejected the wording of a proposed constitutional amendment that would create stricter term limits for lawmakers and expand the "cooling off" period before they could become lobbyists. More >>
Monday, April 29 2013 4:32 PM EDT2013-04-29 20:32:42 GMT
LITTLE ROCK — Hundreds will be hired to help guide thousands of Arkansans through an entirely new system for obtaining health insurance in the state under the federal Affordable Care Act.More >>
LITTLE ROCK — Hundreds will be hired to help guide thousands of Arkansans through an entirely new system for obtaining health insurance in the state under the federal Affordable Care Act.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:46 PM EDT2013-05-20 03:46:30 GMT
Before Arkansas State Treasurer, Martha Shoffner, was put behind bars on extortion charges, it was a September 2012 that first brought her into the public eye. Auditors found Shoffner sold premature bonds,More >>
Auditors found Shoffner sold premature bonds, reportedly costing the state a return of more than $430,000. Many state officials begin to wonder what may have really been going on that ultimately led to her arrest.More >>
Sunday, May 19 2013 1:25 PM EDT2013-05-19 17:25:24 GMT
There is new multi-millionaire and now the country is waiting to find out who that is. A single ticket beat the odds of winning the Powerball lottery jackpot. The winning ticket for Saturday night's drawingMore >>
A single ticket beat the odds of winning the Powerball lottery jackpot.More >>
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:32:00 GMT
State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested and is being held in the Pulaski County jail. Shoffner was arrested Saturday afternoon by the FBI, according to Pulaski County Sheriff's office spokespersonMore >>
LITTLE ROCK - State Treasurer Martha Shoffner has been arrested and is being held in the Pulaski County Jail.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 5:46 PM EDT2013-05-17 21:46:27 GMT
A Lonoke County couple is behind bars and accused of raping two children when the kids were three- and four-years-old. Lieutenant James Kulesa said the two suspects are related to the children. The womanMore >>
Lieutenant James Kulesa said the two suspects are related to the children.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:50:21 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Trakia Patton's mother reported her missing Thursday, telling police she hasn't seen the 18-year-old since around 9:00 Saturday night when she went out with friends.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Trakia Patton's mother reported her missing Thursday, telling police she hasn't seen the 18-year-old since around 9:00 Saturday night when she went out with friends.More >>
