Arkansas Politics

There are fewer than 100 days left until the general election this November, but for some candidates on the ballot, their only contested race came during the primaries earlier this year. We take a look at the lessons from the primaries with John C. Davis.

On today's show, teaching associate professor of political science at the University of Arkansas John C. Davis discusses this year's midterm primary elections. Also, new developments in Fayetteville's South Yard.

Arkansas Advocate editor Andrew DeMillo discusses the Pulaski County data center moratorium, AI regulation challenges and the House District 44 special primary election.

A recent report by the Economic Policy Institute shows that not all paid family and medical leave programs are created equal.

The 8th Circuit recently ruled that a requirement for a wet signature on a voter registration form is temporarily blocked.

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.