Arkansas Politics

Arkansas’ ban took effect when Roe v. Wade struck down in 2022

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 abrupt revocation of a job offer to the University of Arkansas’ incoming law school dean prompted a student-led protest on the Fayetteville campus Tuesday and calls for the school to adopt a policy to prevent undue influence on personnel decisions.

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

Fines and fees can prevent formerly incarcerated individuals from moving forward after release, advocates say

Relief unlikely to come soon due to 2023 Protect Arkansas Act