Arkansas Legislature

Defeats for candidates backed by governor in closely-watched Senate races have policy and political implications

Democrats and incumbent Republicans fared well in Tuesday's elections across Arkansas, with some surprise shakeups in state legislative and local races.

Paris business owner wins special primary runoff for state Senate District 26

an obscure legal fight over who can change citizen-led amendments to Arkansas’ Constitution casts uncertainty on the future of Arkansas' medical marijuana program.

Arkansas law enforcement officials said Wednesday 48 people have been held on immigration detainers due to state police’s participation in a federal immigration program since September.

The University of Arkansas abruptly revoked its offer to the incoming dean of its law school after key Republicans complained about her background and legal position on protections for transgender athletes.

Dunn and Simon will advance to a runoff on Feb. 3

Holladay defeats Smith-Johnson in special primary for House District 70 nomination

Alex Holladay and Cordelia Smith-Johnson will face each other again in March’s regular primary

Relief unlikely to come soon due to 2023 Protect Arkansas Act