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State tax cut plan advances in legislature

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Arkansas legislators on Tuesday advanced a nearly $500 million income tax cut package, rejecting efforts to include a tax credit for law enforcement officers. The votes against adding the credit were a setback for some GOP lawmakers who are trying to expand the scope of Read More.

Legislature okays employers questioning vaccine status

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday rejected legislation that would have prevented businesses from requiring employees to say whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. The majority-Republican House voted 41-46 in favor of the Senate-backed bill, which would have created a “right of... Read More.
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Legislature approves new congressional redistricting plan

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday sent the governor a congressional redistricting plan that critics say weakens the influence of minority voters in the Little Rock area by splitting the state’s most populous county among three U.S. House districts. The measure splits... Read More.

Legislature proposes opt-out of vaccine mandate

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday advanced legislation that would allow workers to opt out of their employer’s COVID-19 vaccine requirement if they’re tested weekly or can prove they have natural antibodies. The House and Senate Public Health committees endorsed identical versions... Read More.
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Legislature to redraw congressional districts

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are returning this week to redraw the boundaries of the state’s four congressional districts, legislative leaders said Monday. House Speaker Matthew Shepherd and Senate President Jimmy Hickey issued a proclamation that called the Legislature to reconvene Wednesday morning... Read More.
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Legislature continues debate on mask mandate ban

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of students and staff at an east Arkansas school district who have quarantined because of a coronavirus outbreak grew to more than 700 on Wednesday as lawmakers debated whether to allow schools to mandate masks. Marion Superintendent Glen... Read More.

Legislature sets date for dicamba herbicide cutoff

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved a June 30 cutoff date for farmers to use the herbicide dicamba on soybeans and cotton. The vote came hours after the state Supreme Court ordered the removal of half of the regulatory board that... Read More.
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End to Confederate flag day bill fails in legislature

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An effort to end Arkansas’ day set aside to commemorate the flag of the Confederacy failed before a Senate committee on Monday. The proposal to end Confederate Flag Day, which is marked on on the Saturday before Easter, failed before... Read More.

cut in early voting days discussed in legislature

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A proposal to cut early voting by one day in Arkansas is advancing in the state legislature as lawmakers near the end of this year’s session. The Senate by a 19-13 vote Thursday approved legislation to eliminate early voting on... Read More.
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