Gov. Sanders cites an example from a Department of Health memo and claims other uses of what she calls “nonsense terms” have been reported to her office.
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Arkansas orders Chinese company’s subsidiary to divest itself of agricultural land
Arkansas on Tuesday ordered the subsidiary of a Chinese-owned company to divest itself of 160 acres of agricultural land.
Arkansas lawmakers OK plan to audit purchase of $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders
Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday voted to audit the purchase of a $19,000 lectern for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, delving into an unusual controversy.
Arkansas Supreme Court upholds procedural vote on governor’s education overhaul
The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the procedural vote that allowed Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ education overhaul to take effect immediately.
Scrutiny of Arkansas governor’s $19,000 lectern deepens after new records are released
New public records have widened questions over when Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office planned to use Republican Party funds to reimburse the state for a $19,000 lectern.
Arkansas jail inmates settle lawsuit with doctor who prescribed them ivermectin for COVID-19
Five former inmates at an Arkansas county jail have settled their lawsuit against a doctor who they said gave them the antiparasitic drug ivermectin to fight COVID-19 without their consent.
Former Arkansas state Rep. Jay Martin announces bid for Supreme Court chief justice
A former Arkansas legislator who unsuccessfully sought the Democratic gubernatorial nomination last year is running for chief justice of the state Supreme Court.
A $19,000 lectern for Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders sparks call for legislative audit
The purchase of a $19,000 lectern for the Arkansas governor is undergoing scrutiny and prompting claims that records about it have been altered.
At least 2 dead in pileup on smoke-filled Arkansas highway
Smoke from a burning field apparently caused a crash involving over a dozen vehicles
Some venues, including TheatreSquared in Fayetteville, offer ways to beat the post-pandemic blues
As regional theaters struggle to reconnect with lagging post-pandemic audiences, there are lessons from some theaters that could help.
Man executed for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student and Arkansas native
Oklahoma executed an inmate Thursday for the 1996 killing of a University of Oklahoma dance student and native of Arkansas.
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signs law restricting release of her travel, security records
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a law Thursday restricting release of her travel and security records.
Arkansas officials say person dies after brain-eating amoeba infection, likely exposed at splash pad
An Arkansas resident has died after being infected with an extremely rare brain-eating amoeba.
Arkansas lawmakers advance plan to shield Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ travel, security records
Arkansas lawmakers voted Wednesday to shield travel and security records for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, a day after ditching a more far-reaching proposal that critics said would weaken government transparency.
Arkansas governor seeks exemption on travel and security records, backs off other changes
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday backed off a widespread plan to restrict the public’s access to records about her administration.