Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved a $500 million tax cut package over objections from Democrats who questioned its potential impact on the state’s COVID-19 funds and called for action on teacher raises.
Author: by Andrew DeMillo
Arkansas lawmakers taking up tax cuts in special session
Arkansas lawmakers are meeting this week for a special session on tax cuts and school safety grants that’s been spurred by the state sitting on a $1.6 billion surplus.
Arkansas panel rejects recreational marijuana ballot measure
The State Board of Election Commissioners on Wednesday blocked a proposal to legalize recreational marijuana from appearing on Arkansas’ ballot this fall.
Former White House spokesman Judd Deere joins Sarah Sanders’ campaign for Arkansas governor
A former White House spokesman whose testimony was broadcast before a House committee investigating the U.S. Capitol riot is joining Sarah Sanders’ campaign for Arkansas governor.
Arkansas lawmakers want schools to use federal funds for teacher and staff bonuses
The move faced opposition from Democrats who said it was an effort to avoid considering raising teacher salaries while the state sits on a $1.6 billion surplus.
Democratic hopeful supports pay raises for Arkansas teachers
Gubernatorial hopeful Chris Jones on Tuesday called for increasing Arkansas teacher salaries, following a push by fellow Democrats to put teacher pay raises on the agenda for a legislative session next month.
Lawsuit filed over deputy’s fatal shooting of Arkansas teen
The family of an unarmed Arkansas teenager fatally shot by a sheriff’s deputy during a traffic stop filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the deputy and a county sheriff over the teen’s death.
Appeals court upholds Arkansas’ Israel boycott pledge law
A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld Arkansas’ law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel.
Court hears arguments on Arkansas trans youth treatment ban
An attorney with the American Civil Liberties Union urged a federal appeals court Wednesday to continue blocking Arkansas’ ban on gender confirming treatments or surgery for children.
Governors forming task force to address mass shootings
Hutchinson and Murphy told the White House in a letter that they will convene a group of six to 10 governors, with a particular focus on making schools safe.
Arkansas man injured during Floyd protest sues troopers
An Arkansas attorney who was hospitalized after he was struck by a beanbag fired by police during a protest at the state Capitol over George Floyd’s killing filed a lawsuit Friday against the head of state police and several troopers.
Shootings prompt debate on purchase age for AR-style rifles
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the idea to raise the minimum age to buy AR-15 style rifles should be up for discussion.
GOP Sen. John Boozman fending off rivals in Arkansas primary
Republican Sen. John Boozman hopes to fend off three challengers in Arkansas’ primary Tuesday who are trying to paint him as not conservative enough.
Ex-Trump press secretary Sanders bids for Arkansas governor
Sanders is poised to win the Republican nomination for Arkansas governor on Tuesday.
Arkansas governor is odd man out in his own state’s primary
Based on the barrage of television ads and mailers leading up to Tuesday’s primary election in Arkansas, it’s obvious who the most influential Republicans in the state are.