Arkansas State Capitol

Lawmakers behind design hope for its completion in 18 months, panel’s chair says

A popular civics education program for high school girls is facing scrutiny after over 70 volunteer members quit on the final day of the 2026 session.

Decision sparks complaints from artist of nearly identical design chosen earlier

Special meeting of Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission expected in the coming weeks

A new ruling resurrects an eight-year-lawsuit over religious rights and freedoms.

Similar proposal would be less expensive to construct, and the state requested that the design not be copyrighted

The submission window will be open until March 14

The artist has a little over a month to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the monument. Board members may go with someone else.

A portrait of the legendary lawman now hangs in the first floor rotunda of the State Capitol building in Little Rock.

Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families outlined plans to advocate for maternal health, Medicaid expansion, and economic policy in the upcoming 2025 legislative session.