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by Tess Vrbin, Arkansas Advnocate A legislative panel on Thursday narrowly rejected a proposed 20% reduction to Arkansas PBS’ spending authority for fiscal year 2025.…
HOXIE, Ark. – The City of Hoxie is facing legal action over alleged violations of the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). On Monday, Joey McCutchen…
JONESBORO, Ark. – Senator Dan Sullivan had several tense exchanges over the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) at the NEA Tea Party meeting Monday night…
Arkansas’ chief legislative auditor expects to complete a report on the investigation of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ purchase of a $19,000 lectern by the end of next…
The legislation received enough support to advance after sponsors removed other proposed FOIA exemptions that received much public opposition by Tess Vrbin and Hunter Field,…
The proposed changes to state public records law, supported by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, did not advance in the House or Senate by Tess Vrbin,…
by Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate The Arkansas Legislature’s investigative committee will file an ethics complaint against Central Arkansas’ public water utility over a staff email…
WASHINGTON – The Justice Department announced today its plans to monitor compliance with federal voting rights laws in 64 jurisdictions in 24 states for the Nov.…
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Common Ground Arkansas commissioned a poll in June to gauge how satisfied Arkansas voters are with their role in the political process.…
‘America Leads: An Ideas Summit’ to tackle pressing issues impacting nation Bentonville, Ark. – Two prominent leaders will join Gov. Asa Hutchinson, at the inaugural…
JONESBORO, ARK. — Craighead County Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Martin E. Lilly, 56, of Jonesboro, a veteran attorney with over 30 years’ experience, announces his candidacy…
JONESBORO – Today Circuit Judge Cindy Thyer filed as a candidate for District 1, Position 2 of the Arkansas Court of Appeals. Voters in Craighead,…
Jonesboro, AR – Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd filed for re-election today as soon as the filing period opened at noon. But today, for the first…
Harold Copenhaver announced his campaign for Mayor of Jonesboro on Monday. “After considerable thought, prayer, and discussions with my family I am excited to announce…
Craighead County Judge Marvin Day released the following statement this morning upon deciding not to seek the Mayor of Jonesboro position.
