More new Arkansans moved to the Natural State last year from Texas and California than any other states, according to state driver’s license data.
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Arkansas prison board member declines to resign over civil lawsuit allegations
A member of Arkansas’ prison oversight board on Thursday rejected mounting pressure that he resign.
Arkansas attorney general to appeal rulings in Board of Corrections disputes
Arkansas’ attorney general on Tuesday filed notices that he plans to appeal both circuit court rulings that favored the state prison board over the state in recent legal disputes.
Arkansas public education coalition again revises proposed ballot measure targeting voucher rules
An Arkansas coalition attempting to amend the state Constitution’s education clause submitted its fourth proposal to the attorney general Thursday.
Arkansas lawmaker considers legislation to restore remote learning flexibility
One state lawmaker is considering offering legislation to restore the flexibility of AMI days for public school districts
Third proposed Arkansas government transparency amendment submitted to AG
Proposed ballot language that would make government transparency a constitutional right in Arkansas still lacks clarity and is unfit for a statewide vote, Attorney General Tim Griffin wrote in a Monday opinion.
Arkansas AG rejects second proposed amendment to make abortion a constitutional right
A proposed constitutional amendment proposing a limited right to abortion in Arkansas needs further revisions before it can appear on the 2024 statewide ballot, Attorney General Tim Griffin wrote in a Thursday opinion.
Arkansas AG rejects proposed ballot measure meant to add clarity to Freedom of Information Act
Griffin rejected the proposed ballot title and popular name for the Arkansas Government Transparency Act a week after rejecting a companion proposal for a constitutional amendment.
Arkansas educators examine revised AP African American Studies curriculum
Arkansas schools offering an AP African American Studies pilot are examining course revisions released Wednesday as they consider whether to offer the class next year, pending state approval.
Citizen-initiated government transparency act proposal submitted to Arkansas Attorney General
Arkansas government transparency advocates proposed a ballot measure on Monday that would define a public meeting and create a special body to help citizens denied access to public records.
Arkansas AG rejects proposed ballot measure to make abortion access a constitutional right
Griffin says proposed amendment needs more clarity; ballot question committee pledges to work on a revised proposal.
Proposed Arkansas ballot measure would make abortion access a constitutional right
The Arkansas Attorney General’s Office will decide Tuesday whether a proposed measure to enshrine abortion as a constitutional right will go on the 2024 statewide ballot.
Worries over secrecy grow as state officials shield records from the public
Arkansas among several states where secrecy and transparency are at odds
ExxonMobil to begin lithium extraction in Arkansas as officials hope for the start of a boom
Demand for lithium, a key electric vehicle battery component, is expected to increase exponentially over the next decade.
Concern over possible Buffalo National River redesignation draws huge crowd to small Arkansas town
Most speakers voiced fears of what a national park preserve would do to an area already stressed by visitors.