Arkansas General Assembly

Seven families are suing Arkansas school districts over a law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Americans United is among the groups backing the challenge.

In this week's edition of the Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report, host Roby Brock speaks with maternal health experts about legislation passed in the Arkansas General Assembly and what might come next regarding the health of pregnant mothers.

The official end of the state legislative session was held Monday, May 5. Little Rock Public Radio’s Politics and Government Reporter Josie Lenora has this report on the brief morning of ceremony.

Little Rock Public Radio reporter Josie Lenora walks us through the legislation that lawmakers introduced and failed to pass during the 95th Arkansas General Assembly.

On today's show, we discuss the Arkansas Legislature's adjournment and how Gov. Sanders’ wish list is nearly complete. Also, Elizabeth Minnich talks about her book “The Evil of Banality." Plus, we celebrate the 150th edition of Sound Perimeter with Lia Uribe.

The Arkansas Senate closed for business on the last day of the 2025 legislative session. Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora has more.

On today's show, we hear about the Northwest Arkansas Council's strategy for regional growth. We also learn more about 3D-printed food in a new segment of "Balance." Additionally, our reporter, Jack Travis, shares some Earth Day activities for your family.

A bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion policies within local governments has gained final approval in the Arkansas Legislature. Yesterday, members of the House of Representatives approved Senate Bill 520.

An effort to fire all Arkansas State Library Board members is nearing final approval in the legislature. Senate Bill 640 advanced in a committee meeting Monday. The bill would task the governor to re-appoint all seven board members who oversee libraries in the state.

Little Rock Public Radio reporter Josie Lenora walks us through last week's legislation that were halted or forced to pivot.