Arkansas Legislature
Charity Care & Children (Editorial)
A hospital costs continue to rise and insurance and Medicaid benefits become more complicated, Arkansans are finding it harder to afford care, particularly for children. read more >
‘Unduly Burdensome’ (Editorial)
Governor Sanders is seeing pushback regarding the decision to delay a special election for a vacant Arkansas Senate seat. The people of Franklin county want representation before next summer. read more >
One Weird Trick (Editorial)
To improve Arkansas’ record on maternal health, it should extend Medicaid coverage. read more >
Gesture vs. Substance (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
There is a fundamental misunderstanding of the best way to protect children from the ails of social media. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Ready for Our Closeup (Editorial)
The Legislature should consider creating more effective incentives for the state’s film industry. read more >
Crypto Mining Lawsuit Sparks Debate Over Regulation & Ownership
A judge blocked Arkansas from enforcing crypto mining rules that two Chinese-born Americans say are discriminatory. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
The Economic Development Session (Matt Boch Commentary)
Economic development improvements have positioned Arkansas for more success. read more >
by Matt Boch -
Hugh McDonald Touts Arkansas Reforms for Job Growth & Capital Investment
The recent legislative session tapped the commerce secretary's expertise in both energy and economic development as he championed laws he believes will boost business in Arkansas. Some are already bearing fruit. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Climate Disasters & the State (Editorial)
It’s time for Arkansas to consider what disaster recovery aid would look like without FEMA. read more >
People’s Voices Matter (Editorial)
Lawmakers pay attention when citizens get organized and get loud. read more >
Kids and Social Media (Editorial)
Protecting children from the harms of social media requires more than legislation. read more >
Arkansas Universities Look to Raffles to Support NIL Initiatives
A new Arkansas law allows 50-50 raffles at college games to support NIL funds. Schools hope it boosts fan experience and adds revenue. read more >
by Marty Cook -
UAMS Receives $2.5M for Family Medicine Residency Programs in South Arkansas
The grant will help create 22 new residency slots in hospitals in El Dorado and Crossett, as well as one new family medicine obstetrics fellowship. read more >
And the Winner Is … (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
50-50 raffles are coming; I’d be surprised if they are the silver bullets some expect. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Hot Springs Reveals Top 5 Restaurants & Hotels in 2024
Arkansas law blocks cities from sharing local-option tax data, but Visit Hot Springs reveals its top five restaurants and hotels for 2024—minus the dollars. read more >
Governor Sanders on Education, Economic Growth & Arkansas’ Future
The Republican governor reflects on Arkansas' progress in education, workforce training, tax cuts, and broadband, aiming to attract businesses and grow the economy. read more >
Ruling on Former Business Partners Involves New LLC Act
Thomas Chapin, a Pulaski County real estate investor, must pay $1.1M to former partner Matthew Lamb and was judicially expelled from their LLCs under Arkansas' updated 2021 LLC act. read more >
by Mark Friedman -
Regnat Populus (Editorial)
Let’s remember the official state motto of Arkansas: “Regnat Populus,” the people rule. read more >
Forecasting for Effect (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
This isn’t a column about whether new tax policy decisions were wise; it’s about some frustration with how we got here. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Bill Paschall on Longevity, Misinformation & Navigating Hyperpartisan Politics
Paschall, the president & CEO of Paschall Strategic Communications of Little Rock, has more than 35 years of experience directing public affairs and public relations initiatives. read more >
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