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new cases of COVID, hospitalizations drop

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 30 more coronavirus deaths Monday, while the state’s new cases and hospitalizations continued to drop. The Department of Health said the state’s total deaths since the pandemic began in March now total 5,106. The state’s virus cases rose... Read More.

Arkansas House Summary 02.08.21

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More than 70 bills have now been signed into law as we begin the 5th week of the 2021 Regular Session. Another bill now making its way to the Governor’s desk is SB99. This bill, which regulates “step therapy” protocols, passed the House by a... Read More.
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Walton Family Foundation to Give $2 Billion

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The Walton Family Foundation will be giving more than $2 billion to various social and environmental causes. The foundation says it will give to those who are protecting rivers and oceans, improving K-12 education and initiatives in Northwest Arkansas and the Arkansas-Mississippi Delta region. According to... Read More.
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UAMS get $1 million to support cancer institute designation

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LITTLE ROCK — The Schueck/McCarty family has pledged $1 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute to support its efforts in achieving National Cancer Institute Designation. The family is passionate about UAMS achieving NCI Designation and sees... Read More.

Health officials: 672 new COVID cases in state

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas health officials on Sunday reported 672 new cases of COVID-19 and another 15 deaths linked to the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. There were 660 new, confirmed cases of the virus and 12 probable cases recorded Sunday, according... Read More.
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Drag Racing Bill to be Heard by State Senate

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The Arkansas Senate will hear a bill Monday that will make drag racing on a highway in the state a felony.  Republican State Sen. Blake Johnson from Corning is the sponsor of Senate Bill 247. Currently, if someone is caught drag racing on a state... Read More.

Walmart to Appeal Their Suit Being Tossed Out

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 Walmart is planning to appeal a federal court's decision to throw out its preemptive suit filed in October against the DOJ and DEA concerning the responsibilities of pharmacists under the Controlled Substance Act. The Bentonville-based retailer says the DEA's legal theories are not supported by... Read More.
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Students Will Be Tested This Spring

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The state will test students this spring even if it's not required.  The Arkansas Division of Elementary and Secondary Education says it is even more important to test kids this spring since tests were waived last year due to the pandemic. According to Deputy Commissioner... Read More.

Arkansas House Weekly Summary

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The 93rd General Assembly now prepares to enter the 5th week of the 2021 Regular Session. The House passed a resolution to extend this session, if necessary, to May 3. The resolution provides for a recess on April 9. The deadline for members to file... Read More.
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Construction This Weekend on I-430

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From ArDOT Improvements to Cantrell Road (Highway 10) need a temporary weekend lane closure on Interstate 430 in Little Rock, according to Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) officials. Weather permitting, crews will close the outside southbound and outside northbound lanes of I-430 between Highway 10 and... Read More.
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