Arkansas Government

Five Arkansas plaintiffs, including three from northwest Arkansas, sue the state over its near-total abortion ban. Two describe dangerous pregnancy complications and barriers to care under current law.

On today's show, a lawsuit has been filed against the state of Arkansas for their near-total abortion ban, and northwest Arkansas has been named the best performing metro area in America by The Milken Institute.

Civic engagement advocates are touring Arkansas to build support for proposed ballot measure amendments aimed at protecting direct democracy rights ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

State Rep. Denise Garner reacts to the University of Arkansas rescinding its law school dean offer, warning of chilling effects on academic freedom, faculty trust and the state’s workforce.

The National Cold War Center in Blytheville, Ark., aims to open by 2030. Executive Director Christian Ostermann says the $75 million museum will explore the global, national and local history of the Cold War.

Arkansas adds 42 farms to its Century Farm program as Gov. Sanders highlights mounting pressures on growers. Rising costs and market strains threaten one in three farmers without increased federal support.

ACHI CEO Craig Wilson discusses looming Affordable Care Act subsidy cuts, rural health grant funding and statewide workforce shortages, stressing collaboration and careful vetting as Arkansas navigates major health policy shifts.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders scheduled special elections for Senate District 26 and House District 70, despite calling the court orders to do so "unlawful."

State revenues topped $2.3 billion in October, about 4% above projections, though individual and corporate income tax collections fell compared to last year.

Candidates from all major parties lined up to run for office on Monday, the first day of the candidate filing period in Arkansas.