This page covers state legislative sessions, elections, public policy, government agencies and civic life. Reporting includes updates from the capital and the administrative decisions that affect state residents.
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders presented a balanced budget proposal to state lawmakers that leaves room for future tax cuts.
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Should Arkansas prioritize tax cuts over increased state spending on services?
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Do you think Arkansas is getting better or worse under state leadership?
Arkansas voters reelected Republican Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to a second term, defeating Democrat Fred Love and Libertarian Colt Shelby.
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Do you trust your local courts to decide cases fairly?
Wendy Howerton defeated Pawlik in the nonpartisan Fourth Circuit District 4, Division 2 judicial runoff.
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Would you encourage a young person in your community to take part in civic engagement programs?
Eighty Arkansas students were selected for the program's 10th year, which is nonpartisan and focused on civics and national policy.
The new mobile platform streamlines access to more than 50 state services for residents across Arkansas.
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Should states dedicate their National Guard units to assist with federal missions in Washington D.C.?
Eighty Arkansas soldiers are deploying to Washington D.C. as more than 60 others return home from the mission.
Regular subjects here include election results, major legislation, executive branch decisions and shifts in public opinion. Coverage reaches every corner of the state, from the capital to the rural counties. Legislative sessions often center on the balance of budget priorities and administrative oversight. Changes to state policy or law surface as the primary driver of political activity and subsequent public response.
