Arkansas Legislature

High demand for attendance led the debate’s host organization to change venues.

Members of a legislative subcommittee discussed potential new legislation allowing guns to be carried on K-12 school grounds and at school bus stops, among other locations.

An Arkansas lawmaker on Tuesday renewed his vow to file legislation to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at the state’s colleges and universities.

A rule change approved by Arkansas lawmakers Friday bans gender-neutral driver's licenses, while another bans electronic signatures on voter registration forms.

A legislative subcommittee on Monday delayed approval of a $235.5 million medical contract for the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

The group also discussed coaches’ ability to enter locker rooms under Act 317 of 2023.

The session fulfilled its two main goals of cutting taxes and funding the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission.

The list, presented by the Arkansas Coalition for Strong Families, highlights Arkansas’ low rankings in the areas of maternal health, childhood hunger and poverty, and education outcomes.

The Arkansas House and Senate approved the cuts by large margins with only a few Democrats speaking against them.

The agenda includes funding the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and cutting taxes.