Arkansas Politics

U of A political scientist Karen Sebold explains how PACs, super PACs and “dark money” groups spend in elections and what voters can do with the information.

Andrew DeMillo, editor in chief of the Arkansas Advocate, discusses the outlet’s mission, his move from the AP and what to watch ahead of Arkansas’ fiscal legislative session.

Arkansas public schools lost more than 9,000 students, nearly 2% of enrollment, last school year—the steepest drop in about 20 years—as universal vouchers from the LEARNS Act take effect.

On today's show, the Amazeum celebrates the finishing touches of their expansion with a traditional "topping-off" ceremony. Also featured on this episode, results for two special election in Arkansas, and more of Little Rock Public Radio's podcast series, Track One.

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.

Arkansas Justice Reform Coalition and Gravel and Grist are holding a panel discussion and film screening near the site of a controversial new prison in Charleston.

Jester announced his candidacy for state land commissioner on April 30.

The lawsuit was submitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.

A copy of the Ten Commandments must be on display in every state-owned building, as well as every public school and college classroom in Arkansas.

Senate Bill 640 would require the governor to appoint an all-new board.