Arkansas Government

Last week, Democratic officials met in Little Rock to discuss the direction of the party. At the meeting, Ken Martin, the recently elected chair of the Democratic National Committee (DNC), explained how the party can win back voters. He said he doesn’t see a need for the party to change its policy positions, but to change its branding.

The Illinois River Watershed Partnership is celebrating 20 years of service. On today's show, we hear how they'll mark the occasions at this year's Bats and Bluegrass festival. Also today, the deep connection between the U.S. in the 20th century and three legendary jazz musicians. Plus, a walkthrough of the renovated David W. Mullins Library on the University of Arkansas campus.

President Donald Trump’s budget bill passed in the U.S. House of Representatives by just one vote and heads to the Senate next. All four Arkansas representatives voted in favor, including Rick Crawford in Arkansas' first district.

Plans to build a controversial prison are moving forward in a western Arkansas community. Little Rock Public Radio’s Josie Lenora has more on one group's objection to the project.

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.

Little Rock Public Radio's Josie Lenora takes us through another busy week at the Arkansas legislature.

Today's show features more updates from the Arkansas Legislature. How the latest version of what we’re calling bird flu can have an effect on animals, people and the economy, as well as this year's SHE: Festival of Women in Music at the University of Arkansas. Today's show features more updates from the Arkansas Legislature. How the latest version of what we’re calling bird flu can have an effect on animals, people and the economy, as well as this year's SHE: Festival of Women in Music at the University of Arkansas.

Arkansas lawmakers are considering a bill that would put more oversight over a group investigating state-run facilities for disabled people.

The bill is sponsored by Republican Rep. Karilyn Brown, who said the bill was needed to increase opportunities for all Arkansans.

Members of the Senate Education Committee voted down Senate Bill 352 in a meeting March 5.