Butch Wilkins

Abortion and voter ID bills remained on the legislative front burner as well while lawmakers positioned themselves for the coming debate over Medicaid expansion. read more >

An Arkansas House panel has rejected a proposal to raise the state's minimum wage by $2 to $8.25. read more >

Recent headlines notwithstanding, guns and abortion aren’t the only topics being debated at the 89th General Assembly. This week, business owners will be watching a bill that would raise the state minimum wage from $6.25 an hour to $8.25. read more >

A bill that would ban public money from funding abortions under the federal health reform law failed to clear a House committee by a single vote Tuesday, but its sponsor says he'll try again this legislative session. read more >

An Arkansas lawmaker has proposed banning most abortion coverage offered by Arkansas insurers under part of the federal health overhaul. Unlike a proposal tabled two years ago, it includes exemptions for rape and incest. read more >