Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Thursday, May 22, 2025.
- An amendment to encode direct democracy in the state constitution has had its popular name and ballot title approved, clearing the way for canvassing to begin
- A new study finds that 40% of rural births are covered by Medicaid
- An investigation by the Arkansas Board of Election Commissioners found possible violations in Pulaski County in the 2024 elections
- U.S. Rep. Steve Womack is seeking a ninth term in the House of Representatives
- Criminal Defense lawyer Robert Tellez is running for a seat on the Pulaski County Circuit Court, 3rd division
- The Arkansas PBS has Commission named Sajni Kumpuris as the broadcaster's interim director
- Arkansas' unemployment rate held steady last month at 3.7%
- The University of Arkansas at Monticello has received its largest-ever gift of $6.2 million
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