Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Monday, May 4, 2026.
- Cuts to USDA FY 2027 budget threaten farmer assistance program.
- Former President Bill Clinton delivers commencement speech at Clinton School of Public Service.
- Annual report shows Arkansas has "room to improve" early childhood education.
- Lawmakers form Rural Electric Cooperative Caucus to focus on statewide energy issues.
- Applications for waterfowl conservation program for rice farmers open through May 15.
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