An Arkansas woman has pleaded not guilty to charges that she sold 20 boxes of stolen body parts from medical school cadavers to a Pennsylvania man for nearly $11,000.
Category: State News
Ex-Arkansas lawmaker gets 4 years for Missouri bribery case
A former Arkansas state senator has been sentenced to four years and two months in prison for accepting multiple bribes in Missouri, federal prosecutors said Wednesday.
Arkansas Podcast Collaborative launches training and networking resources for podcasters
An Arkansas group has announced the creation of a new nonprofit aimed at promoting and supporting podcasting in the state.
Asa Hutchinson formally launches 2024 presidential campaign in Bentonville
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his Republican presidential campaign Wednesday.
New wave of GOP candidates, including former Arkansas governor, poised to join 2024 campaign
A new wave of GOP White House hopefuls will begin entering the 2024 race as soon as this coming week after a monthslong lull.
Arkansas governor vetoes first bills from 2023 legislative session
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued her first vetoes since taking office in January, killing four bills this week that she said are unnecessary.
New law in Arkansas requires age verification for social media accounts
Arkansas on Wednesday became the second state to restrict social media use by children. The new law requires minors to get their parents’ permission to create a new account.
Arkansas governor signs bill eliminating parole eligibility for certain violent offenses
The new law will require anyone convicted of any of 18 violent offenses, including capital murder and rape, to serve 100% of their sentences.
Arkansas Gov. Sanders signs $124 million tax cut into law
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday signed into law a measure cutting individual and corporate income taxes in Arkansas by $124 million a year.
Arkansas lawmakers approve $6.2B budget, wrap up session
Arkansas lawmakers approved a proposed $6.2 billion budget and an overhaul of the state’s sentencing laws on Friday as they wrapped up an 89-day legislative session.
Arkansas House OKs bill allowing permitless concealed carry
A permit would not be required to carry a concealed handgun in Arkansas under a bill lawmakers sent Thursday to Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Arkansas lawmakers OK restrictions on trans student pronouns
A bill that would require parental approval for Arkansas teachers to address transgender students by the pronouns and names that they use is now headed to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ desk
Arkansas lawmakers approve $124 million income tax cut plan
Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved a plan to cut individual and corporate income taxes by $124 million a year.
Arkansas Senate OKs sentencing overhaul backed by Sanders
The Arkansas Senate approved legislation Monday ending parole eligibility for people convicted of certain violent crimes, a sentencing overhaul being pushed by Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders as she seeks nearly half a billion dollars for more prison space.
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he’s running for president in 2024
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he’s running for president in 2024, offering himself as an alternative for Republicans ready to turn the party away from Donald Trump.