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Earlier today
Arkansas leaders bring awareness to suicide prevention at Capitol event Arkansas Democrat-Gazette00:21
Yesterday
Hill pushes legislation changing consumer protection agency Arkansas Democrat-Gazette02:05 8-Sept-26
In the last 7 days
Arkansas regulators will again draft rules for when medical marijuana dispensaries change locations Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:41 7-Sept-26
Bryant Democrat, Benton Republican face off to succeed Kim Hammer in Arkansas Senate Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:37 6-Sept-26
Ex-candidate Bryan Norris says Arkansas Republican Party ‘removed’ him from county committee over lawsuit Arkansas Democrat-Gazette23:52 5-Sept-26
Trial court worker gets public letter of caution over ethics complaint Arkansas Democrat-Gazette06:47 5-Sept-26
NAACP’s Arkansas chapter calls for independent review of two state police arrests in Mississippi County Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:08 5-Sept-26
Attorney General Griffin Co-Leads Letter Urging Congress to Repeal Unconstitutional Provisions in the National Firearms … Arkansas Attorney General (Press Release)22:08 4-Sept-26
Sanders administration claims ‘savings and efficiencies’ in new Arkansas Forward dashboard; fiscal impact unclear,… Arkansas Democrat-Gazette21:29 3-Sept-26
Brief Update on the Entergy / Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Matter Reason19:34 3-Sept-26
Judge's Opinion Denying TRO Against Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as to Publishing of Data Center Plans Reason17:31 3-Sept-26
3 Central Arkansas political candidates call for change at state police after arrest videos Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:10 3-Sept-26
Federal judge denies Entergy Arkansas’ request for temporary restraining order against Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Arkansas Democrat-Gazette23:46 2-Sept-26
New legislation could put Crossett forest under state control Arkansas Democrat-Gazette23:07 2-Sept-26
No TRO Against Arkansas Democrat-Gazette as to Publishing of Data Center Plans Reason22:40 2-Sept-26
Arkansas’ general revenue tax collections in August increase by 2.1%, beating forecast Arkansas Democrat-Gazette22:06 2-Sept-26
Black state trooper group finds no bias in 2 Mississippi County arrests Arkansas Democrat-Gazette22:06 2-Sept-26
Arkansas county fired this librarian for opposing LGBTQ+ book censorship. Now it must pay $275K Advocate.com20:55 2-Sept-26
State looks to lower snap error rate Arkansas Democrat-Gazette02:04 2-Sept-26
Arkansas Democrats, NAACP chapter call for review of state police use of force policies following two Mississippi… Arkansas Democrat-Gazette02:04 2-Sept-26
In the last month
Attorney General Griffin Announces Guilty Pleas in Loitering Cases Arkansas Attorney General (Press Release)23:13 1-Sept-26
More vehicle barriers being installed at state Capitol Arkansas Democrat-Gazette23:11 1-Sept-26
Entergy Arkansas asks federal judge to stop Democrat-Gazette from publishing data center info Arkansas Democrat-Gazette20:05 1-Sept-26
Arkansas Ethics Commission seeks status update on state hiring freeze Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:35 1-Sept-26
Trump Administration Announces $149.3 Million to Expand Telehealth and Increase Access to Specialty Care and Preventive … Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Press Release)19:06 31-Aug-26
Hiring freeze, lack of permanent director raise concerns for Arkansas Ethics Commission attorneys Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:34 31-Aug-26
Number of Arkansas agencies partnering with ICE’s 287(g) Task Force Model rises from 13 to 98 in past year Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:13 31-Aug-26
Arkansas state government cuts full-time employees in fiscal 2026 by 0.5%, raises total salaries and benefits by 7.5% Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:47 30-Aug-26
New Arkansas State Hospital unit helps cut waiting list for beds at facility from 97 people to 23 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:07 30-Aug-26
Crawford not sponsoring farm labor bill, criticizes as ‘unforced error’ its waiver of penalties for workers in U.S.… Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:06 30-Aug-26
Sweatman, Achor spar to replace term-limited English in Pulaski County’s Senate District 13 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette02:15 30-Aug-26
Arkansans at state Capitol mark 63 years since March on Washington, King’s ‘Dream’ speech Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:29 29-Aug-26
On eve of court hearing, Sanders appoints attorney for Board of Corrections Arkansas Democrat-Gazette23:17 28-Aug-26
Hiring campaign begins for dozens of jobs in Arkansas Division of Children and Family Services Arkansas Democrat-Gazette02:03 28-Aug-26
Monthly ICE arrests in Arkansas hit at least 4-year high in July; partnerships with state, local law enforcement… Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:43 28-Aug-26
Central Arkansas Library System’s outgoing chief urges workers to be cautious under reinstated law on obscene materials Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:27 28-Aug-26
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announces almost $150 million in rural health grants Arkansas Democrat-Gazette21:59 27-Aug-26
Attorney General Griffin Applauds Federal Appeals Court Opinion Regarding Fair Compensation for Arkansas Pharmacies Arkansas Attorney General (Press Release)18:20 27-Aug-26
Womack Hosts House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers in Arkansas’s Third District Congressman Steve Womack (Latest News)17:10 27-Aug-26
They’ve Been Screwed Over for 160 Years. Trump Is Screwing Them More. The New Republic16:40 27-Aug-26
Sanders announces outdoors essay competition for students ages 10-17 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette05:42 27-Aug-26
Survey finds 37% of Arkansans went hungry in 2025, compared to 27% nationally Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:58 27-Aug-26
Gun-toting Democrat mom's surge in the South sets off midterm 'blowout' alarm as GOP insiders… MailOnline21:35 26-Aug-26
GOP insiders warn of 'dark moment' for Trump MailOnline19:42 26-Aug-26
Attorney General Griffin Announces Historic Child-Safety Reform in $17.1 Billion Settlement with Meta Arkansas Attorney General (Press Release)15:10 26-Aug-26
Target investment return to remain at 7.25% for Arkansas Teacher Retirement System Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:40 26-Aug-26
Attorney General Griffin Wins $470,000 Judgment against Capital City Tree Service Arkansas Attorney General (Press Release)22:53 25-Aug-26
Arkansas cattle leaders predict no gains from Trump beef plan Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:53 25-Aug-26
Hagar says he won’t meet with Arkansas Legislative Black Caucus due to ongoing litigation over punching incident Arkansas Democrat-Gazette23:20 24-Aug-26
Attorney General Griffin, High School Broyles Award, and Coaches vs. Overdoses Announce Effort to Expand Fentanyl… Arkansas Attorney General (Press Release)23:07 24-Aug-26
ICE fears and backlash impact Northwest Arkansas festivals, immigrant rights advocates say Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:09 24-Aug-26
Campaigns for Arkansas candidates file July finance reports Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:39 24-Aug-26
Actuary concluded in July that Arkansas’ Medicaid expansion was almost twice cost of traditional coverage Arkansas Democrat-Gazette06:05 23-Aug-26
Hill, Westerman see legislative payoff from committee chair roles Arkansas Democrat-Gazette05:24 23-Aug-26
Arkansas secretary of state’s petition fraud investigator leaves after 9 months over lack of ‘action’ Arkansas Democrat-Gazette05:24 23-Aug-26
As childcare centers across Arkansas close, legislators and providers raise alarm on workforce development woes Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:53 23-Aug-26
Jonesboro families receive free supplies as mayor declares “Community Hope Day” KAIT 801:00 23-Aug-26
Arkansas medical groups urge Trump administration to grant 2-year reprieve for Medicaid expansion Insurance News Net03:17 22-Aug-26
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful proposes pause on Arkansas data centers; lawmakers refer his resolution for review Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:24 22-Aug-26
Arkansas lawmakers give final approval to Medicaid reimbursement for doulas, lactation consultants Arkansas Democrat-Gazette00:51 22-Aug-26
Arkansas’ unemployment rate drops to 4% for July Arkansas Democrat-Gazette23:08 21-Aug-26
Mayor Frank Scott says footage of Little Rock police officer holding gun to suspect’s head ‘disturbing’ Arkansas Democrat-Gazette18:16 21-Aug-26
Arkansas Supreme Court rejects bid to save direct democracy ballot initiative Democracy Docket16:41 21-Aug-26
Panel endorses rules allowing Medicaid reimbursement for Arkansas doulas, lactation consultants Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:58 21-Aug-26
Arkansas Maternal Health Roundtable calls postpartum Medicaid extension a priority; Sanders silent on issue Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:41 21-Aug-26
Legislative panel OKs $5 million in turf replacement projects for school districts in west, northeast Arkansas Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:08 21-Aug-26
Lawmakers advance rule to regulate Arkansas’ medical marijuana management contracts Arkansas Democrat-Gazette06:17 20-Aug-26
Arkansas Supreme Court dismisses lawsuit challenging rejection of ballot signatures Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:04 20-Aug-26
Proposed 2027 rate increases for Arkansas’ health insurance marketplace plans range from 3.1% to 15.9% Arkansas Democrat-Gazette02:01 20-Aug-26
Jones hopes Democrats’ interest in 2nd District leads to November upset Arkansas Democrat-Gazette23:39 19-Aug-26
Arkansas panel endorses contribution increases for Medicare-eligible retirees, state and public school employees Arkansas Democrat-Gazette22:59 19-Aug-26
Sanders appoints Cory Cox as special Arkansas Supreme Court justice to serve during Barbara Webb’s absence Arkansas Democrat-Gazette22:59 19-Aug-26
Sen. King calls on state to sell land purchased for proposed Franklin County prison Arkansas Democrat-Gazette17:53 19-Aug-26
80 years ago: Bill Clinton was born Daily Kos14:34 19-Aug-26
Congressman blasts DSA candidates for being ‘out of sync’ with voters, endorsing ‘destructive’… Fox News13:26 19-Aug-26
Congressman slams Biden inflation and talks GOP economic plans Fox News13:26 19-Aug-26
Wilson takes GOP win in special Senate race Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:48 19-Aug-26
Proposed $11.5 million increase in spending authority with Wellpath for prison medical services advanced by panel Arkansas Democrat-Gazette00:13 19-Aug-26
Arkansas Senate Likely Voter Polling J.L. Partners23:08 18-Aug-26
Trump’s Rudofsky Eighth Circuit Nomination Reshapes Appellate Landscape Law News18:14 18-Aug-26
Arkansas Times Predicts that Libertarian Party Gubernatorial Nominee Will Poll Enough Votes to Keep the Party… Ballot Access News (Weblog)15:41 18-Aug-26
Copen, three homers lead Drillers past Travelers 6-1 Tulsa World, Oklahoma05:03 18-Aug-26
Subjects of complaints sign settlements with Arkansas Ethics Commission, receive letters of caution Arkansas Democrat-Gazette00:40 18-Aug-26
Republican Bill Teeter sworn into House District 44 seat Arkansas Democrat-Gazette22:29 17-Aug-26
Arkansas legislators briefed on economic development districts ballot measure Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:27 17-Aug-26
Arkansas panel votes to withhold half of Fargo’s monthly aid, citing Delta town’s poor accounting practices Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:18 17-Aug-26
U.S. Senate candidates making their cases to Arkansas voters Arkansas Democrat-Gazette07:27 16-Aug-26
Arkansas lawmakers tout secrecy in case stirred by Gov. Sanders’ China rhetoric Arkansas Democrat-Gazette05:56 16-Aug-26
Tulsa rallies for fifth straight win after Anderson’s exit Tulsa World, Oklahoma05:10 16-Aug-26
Arkansas board amends draft rules for public library funding, sends them to new public comment period Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:42 15-Aug-26
Sherwood mayoral candidate calls out city’s Flock contract; mayor supports plate readers Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:50 14-Aug-26
Black lawmakers’ meeting with Arkansas State Police director over trooper who punched woman during traffic stop… Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:19 14-Aug-26
Attorney General Griffin Announces Successful Resolution of FOIA Lawsuit Against Arkansas Board of Corrections Arkansas Attorney General (Press Release)00:50 14-Aug-26
Trump Picks Arkansas Federal Judge for 8th Circuit Vacancy Law.com15:52 13-Aug-26
BREAKING: Trump Picks Ex-Arkansas SG, Walmart Lawyer For 8th Circ Law36014:44 13-Aug-26
Congressman warns of US military readiness gaps amid rising global threats Fox News13:20 13-Aug-26
Trump picks Rudofsky for federal appellate court covering Arkansas Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:06 13-Aug-26
Trump nominates Arkansas Federal Judge Lee Rudofsky to Eighth Circuit CBS Austin04:00 13-Aug-26
Harrell Wilson outpaces Missy Wardlaw in raising and spending as Arkansas Senate District 1 special primary nears Arkansas Democrat-Gazette01:43 13-Aug-26
Trump Plans to Tap Federal Trial Court Judge for Eighth Circuit Bloomberg Law00:26 13-Aug-26
Attorney General Griffin Announces Conviction of North Little Rock Man on Child Pornography Charges Arkansas Attorney General (Press Release)16:00 11-Aug-26
North Little Rock City Council approves new 20-year stadium lease agreement for Travelers Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:14 11-Aug-26
Arkansas treasury reports $391 million in investment income in fiscal 2026, falls short of 2025’s record earnings Arkansas Democrat-Gazette22:59 10-Aug-26
Temporary special justice requested until Barbara Webb fit to return to Arkansas Supreme Court Arkansas Democrat-Gazette22:35 10-Aug-26
Officials say Arkansas meets voter roll standards detailed in Justice Department letter threatening prosecution Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:49 10-Aug-26
Arkansas’ federal lawmakers eager to finalize water infrastructure bill later this year Arkansas Democrat-Gazette03:18 10-Aug-26
Arkansas Secretary of State Rejects Initiative Petition Because of Slight Wording Deviation in Title Ballot Access News (Weblog)17:44 9-Aug-26
Wardlaw, Wilson face off in Republican special primary for southeast Arkansas state Senate seat Arkansas Democrat-Gazette05:25 9-Aug-26
20 employees in Arkansas’ executive branch get raises of at least $15,000 Arkansas Democrat-Gazette05:15 9-Aug-26
Concerns raised after officials reject renewal of waiver authorizing Arkansas’ ‘private option’ for health insurance Arkansas Democrat-Gazette04:44 9-Aug-26

      
            
      
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Latest news on Arkansas Politics, covering all the latest developments on gun rights, health care, abortion, education, taxes, infrastructure and more.

Arkansas is considered a red state, meaning that it tends to vote for Republican candidates in national and state elections. However, it was once a stronghold for the Democratic Party until the 1960s, when racial and cultural issues shifted the state's political orientation. Arkansas also has a history of populist and independent movements that have challenged the two-party system.

Arkansas is represented by two U.S. Senators and four U.S. Representatives in the federal government. Both Senators are Republicans: John Boozman and Tom Cotton. Of the four Representatives, three are Republicans and one is a Democrat. Arkansas also has a Republican governor, Asa Hutchinson, who was reelected in 2018. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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