Arkansas Senate approves bills on fluoride Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments Two bills addressing fluoride in drinking water, Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 613, passed the Arkansas Senate…
House committee rejects bill to abolish State Library Board Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments An Arkansas House committee rejected Senate Bill 536 on April 9, 2025, which proposed dissolving…
Historic rainfall and flooding threaten Arkansas Delta crops Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments Severe rainfall and multiple tornado outbreaks from April 2 to April 6, 2025, have caused widespread…
Walmart remains optimistic despite tariff uncertainty Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments Walmart's leadership discussed its strategy for steady sales growth and income expansion during the company's investor conference in…
Most metro areas see job gains Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments In February 2025, five out of seven metro areas in Arkansas reported year-over-year job gains, with Central Arkansas,…
New Aryan Empire gang member pleads guilty in meth network Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments A long-running drug case connected to a white supremacist gang in Pope County is…
Tensions flare at Pulaski County School Board meeting Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments A Pulaski County Special School Board meeting turned contentious Tuesday night when board member Karyn Maynard…
Senate raises per-student funding to $8,162 Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments The Senate on Wednesday approved a $391 increase in per-student foundation funding for public schools for the 2025–2026…
Extending postpartum Medicaid coverage to 1 year fails in Senate Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments A proposal to extend postpartum Medicaid coverage in Arkansas from 60 days to 12…
Prison Vote Grows but Falls Short for 5th Time Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments A bill to authorize $750 million in additional spending for prison construction in Franklin County…
Medicaid expansion passes Senate with work requirements Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments The Arkansas Senate passed Senate Bill 527 by a 27-0 vote on Tuesday, advancing legislation to allow…
Mike Huckabee confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to Israel Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments The U.S. Senate confirmed former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee as U.S. ambassador to Israel in a…
Senate approves allowing parents to sue social media Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments The Senate on April 8 unanimously approved Senate Bill 612, which would allow parents and guardians…
Bill banning PMB pharmacy ownership advances Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments The Arkansas Senate Committee on Insurance and Commerce on April approved House Bill 1150, which seeks to ban…
Free Arkansas Spring Break Transcript Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Andy McNeill Hello, Matt. How are you doing today? Matt Duffield Hey, good, Andy.…
Free Arkansas Podcast: Spring Break Edition Full Transcript Chapters: Introduction and Purpose of the PodcastAndy and Matt introduce Free Arkansas, explaining the podcast's aim to discuss state issues with a…
Gov. Sanders cites overreach, waste in call for abolition of Dept of Ed Misty March 21st, 2025 No Comments Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Summary…
Prison funding bill advances among cost concerns Misty March 21st, 2025 No Comments On Thursday, Arkansas General Assembly's Joint Budget Committee advanced Senate Bill 354, which grants $750 million in…
Free Arkansas Ep. 3: Pope County Public Safety Andy McNeill [00:00:18] Welcome to the podcast for Free Arkansas. I'm Andy McNeill and I'm here with Representative Matt Duffield and our…
Pope County Crime Fact Sheet Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Pope County Growth and Criminal Justice Challenges: A 40-Year Review Population Growth and Jail Capacity…
SB 421: $300M Bond Plan for Water, Waste, and Pollution Projects Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. SB 421 by Senator Bart Hester Title & Purpose…
Changing primary election dates SB353 eliminates the preferential primary election being held in May during gubernatorial election years and moves all preferential primaries to March, including those in years when…
Prison Overview Table Of Contents There are no headings in this document. Incarceration Rates Arkansas has one of the highest incarceration rates in the United States. As of recent…
Teacher Salaries Improving, Still Behind Arkansas's teacher salaries have long been a source of concern, but recent legislative action offers a glimmer of hope. While the state still faces challenges…
High Rankings in Violent Crime, But Strong Clearance Rates Arkansas faces a complex and concerning crime landscape, marked by high rankings in violent and property crimes, yet also demonstrating a…
Poverty: A Constant Struggle Arkansas faces a persistent challenge with poverty, a reality starkly illustrated by the numbers. While the state enjoys natural beauty and a rich history, a significant…
Arkansas Graduation Rates Lag Behind Arkansas' education system presents a mixed picture, with some areas for improvement and others where the state excels. Here's a look at the state's education…
Arkansas Ranks High for Households with Kids Arkansas's demographic landscape reveals a distinct characteristic: a higher proportion of households with children under 18 compared to the national average. This statistical…
Arkansas Commute Times: A Statistical Advantage Arkansas offers a compelling advantage for its residents: shorter commute times. While growth in some areas is beginning to impact local commutes, the state…
Arkansas Senate approves bills on fluoride Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments Two bills addressing fluoride in drinking water, Senate Bill 2 and Senate Bill 613, passed the Arkansas Senate…
House committee rejects bill to abolish State Library Board Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments An Arkansas House committee rejected Senate Bill 536 on April 9, 2025, which proposed dissolving…
Historic rainfall and flooding threaten Arkansas Delta crops Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments Severe rainfall and multiple tornado outbreaks from April 2 to April 6, 2025, have caused widespread…
Walmart remains optimistic despite tariff uncertainty Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments Walmart's leadership discussed its strategy for steady sales growth and income expansion during the company's investor conference in…
Most metro areas see job gains Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments In February 2025, five out of seven metro areas in Arkansas reported year-over-year job gains, with Central Arkansas,…
New Aryan Empire gang member pleads guilty in meth network Misty April 10th, 2025 No Comments A long-running drug case connected to a white supremacist gang in Pope County is…
