Arkansas Legislature

An Arkansas lawmaker says revoking a contract for an incoming University of Arkansas law school dean could chill free expression among educators. The decision has drawn national attention.

Arkansas lawmakers raised concerns over a DHS proposal to shift Medicaid in-home personal care eligibility decisions to physicians. Officials agreed to pull the rule and rework it.

Arkansas legislators plan to revisit child abuse investigation protocols after a family testified they were wrongly suspected. The move follows public scrutiny of earlier cases and questions about mandatory reporter standards.

A new report from the University of Arkansas Office for Education Policy identifies low pay, high turnover, and complex regulations as key challenges for child care providers and recommends state-backed support to strengthen the workforce.

Two special elections will fill vacancies left by Sen. Gary Stubblefield’s death and Rep. Carlton Wing’s resignation. Political scientist John C. Davis explains the process, timeline and legal questions surrounding both races.

On today's show, we analyze two vacancy elections in the Arkansas Legislature. Additionally, we learn about creating art while being a parent and witnessing your home country at war. Plus, the latest Northwest Arkansas Business Journal Report.

Arkansas lawmakers met on Monday and heard about how the federal government shutdown is impacting some state programs, according to Little Rock Public Radio.

Researchers from Northeastern University and the Commonwealth Fund discuss how climate change is straining U.S. health systems, driving new risks, and shaping state policy responses — including in Arkansas.

Fayetteville became the first city in Arkansas to pass a Firefighters Bill of Rights, ensuring fair investigations, civil protections, and permanent safeguards for firefighters on and off the job.

Randy Dixon of the Pryor Center joins Kyle Kellams to share archival footage and family stories about Oscar Alagood, a pioneering KATV newsman, state senator, and businessman whose legacy shaped Arkansas media and politics.