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AGFC Exec to Lead Natural Resources Division

Gov. Asa Hutchinson appoints Chris Colclasure to lead the state's Natural Resources Division. read more >
The Arkansas River swells over into Little Rock's Riverfront Park on June 2.
Government & Politics

Update: Governor Announces Levee Task Force, $10M Request For Repairs

Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued an executive order Thursday to create the Arkansas Levee Task Force, which will study and analyze the current conditions of the state’s levees, following record flooding along the Arkansas River earlier this month. read more >
Agriculture & Poultry / Banking & Finance / Business Services

Larry Walther to Head Department of Finance, Administration

Gov.-elect Asa Hutchinson has named Larry Walther as the new director of the Department of Finance & Administration. read more >

Asa Hutchinson Picks Larry Walther As State Finance Director

Incoming Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed a former federal trade official who once headed Arkansas' economic development agency to be the state's chief fiscal officer. read more >
John Burris, one of the key Republican leaders behind the private option, faces a runoff against Scott Flippo for a state Senate seat.
Government & Politics / Health Care / Insurance

Primary Voters Mixed on Arkansas Private Option

Arkansas voters gave mixed signals Tuesday about the state's compromise Medicaid expansion plan, ousting one "private option" backer from his legislative office, nominating another for re-election and sending a third to a runoff. read more >
Education / Government & Politics

Arkansas Senate Panel Rejects Joyce Elliott’s Immigrant Tuition Bill

A proposal aimed at allowing Arkansas colleges and universities to extend in-state tuition rates to some immigrants who came to the country illegally has failed before a state Senate committee. read more >
Sue Scott
Government & Politics

Legislative Roundup: Guns Become Automatic Issue With General Assembly

The 89th General Assembly has yet to finish writing its chapter in the big book of Arkansas state legislatures. But if Chapter 89 were printed this week, then surely “guns” would be in the title. Legislation devoted to guns dominated the action again last week. read more >
Bruce Holland
Government & Politics

Legislative Agenda: Focus Remains on Guns, Abortion

Guns and abortions were featured items on the legislative agenda again last week at the 89th General Assembly, but Arkansas lawmakers ventured into other areas as well. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal / Media & Marketing

Arkansas Senate Approves Bill Making Gun List Secret

Arkansas senators have approved legislation that would make secret the names of about 130,000 people in the state who are permitted to carry concealed handguns. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal / Media & Marketing

Senate Panel Approves Bill to Make Gun List Secret; Beebe, Media Oppose

A Senate committee has advanced a bill to make secret the list of Arkansans permitted to carry concealed handguns. read more >
Government & Politics / Legal / Media & Marketing

Arkansas Senate Committee Considers Bill to Make Gun List Secret

A Senate committee is considering whether to make secret the list of Arkansans permitted to carry concealed handguns. read more >