1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (282+ words) By Brayan Flores · July 24, 2026 Back-to-school shopping is expected to reach record levels this year, with families of students in elementary through high school planning to spend an average of $864. Nationwide, total back-to-school spending is projected to reach $43.3 billion, making it…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (247+ words) By Brayan Flores · July 1, 2026 There is something special about the Fourth of July in Arkansas. It’s neighbors gathering for backyard cookouts, veterans leading hometown parades, kids chasing sparklers, and families proudly flying the American flag. These traditions remind us that…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (433+ words) When a crime is committed, every minute matters. Families deserve answers, victims deserve justice, and law enforcement officers need timely, reliable evidence to identify those responsible. That is why the work of the Arkansas State Crime Laboratory is so important…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (204+ words) June is National Internet Safety Month, a reminder that protecting children today means protecting them not only in our communities and schools, but also in the digital spaces they visit every day. The internet offers incredible opportunities for learning, communication,…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (331+ words) House of Representatives Arkansas June is National Family Reunification Month, a time to recognize the importance of keeping families together whenever it can be done safely and in the best interest of a child. It is also an opportunity to…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (167+ words) This week, the Arkansas State Capitol belonged to the next generation. Students from across our state gathered in Little Rock for Arkansas Boys State, Arkansas Girls State, and the Arkansas Civic Leadership Institute. For a few days, committee rooms, hallways,…...

2+ mon, 3+ day ago   (320+ words) House of Representatives Arkansas Rural Development in Arkansas Arkansas is proudly known as The Natural State, but it is also a deeply rural state. From agriculture and forestry to small businesses and local infrastructure, many of the issues that shape…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago   (295+ words) May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to recognize that mental health is just as important as physical health and to continue encouraging conversations that reduce stigma and connect people with support. Across Arkansas, families, schools, healthcare providers, veterans,…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (296+ words) The Arkansas House convened in special session this week to consider legislation related to income tax reductions. Members returned to the Capitol on Monday and adjourned on Wednesday after passing identical measures, House Bill 1001 and Senate Bill 1, outlining changes to…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (171+ words) Arkansas House of Representatives Daily Summary for Wednesday, May 6, 2026 The House concluded the special session by passing SB1, the Senate version of the tax relief measure, and the Governor has since signed both HB1001 and SB1 into law. The legislation lowers the top…...