Tippi McCullough

During a nearly three-hour hearing before the committee that requested the audit, the first-term Republican governor's top aides faced skepticism from even some GOP lawmakers over the purchase of the lectern. read more >

The state is one of the first nationally to complete a post-pandemic eligibility review of the government-funded health care program for lower-income residents. read more >

The governor's office said she backs the bill, which would make it easier to sue doctors who provide gender-affirming treatment to minors. read more >

The bill will also include restrictions on teaching sexual orientation and gender identity. read more >

Her legislative priorities include overhauling the state's education system, cutting income taxes and adopting new public safety measures. read more >

Negotiations continue with lawmakers on how much to reduce. read more >

The majority-Republican House votes 65-26 in favor of the measure, called a “class protection" bill, sending it to Gov. Asa Hutchinson's desk. read more >

The Arkansas House approves legislation that would allow doctors to refuse to treat someone because of religious or moral objections. read more >

A judicial ethics panel on Wednesday dismissed a complaint against members of the Arkansas Supreme Court over its handling of a gay marriage lawsuit, saying it found no wrongdoing that led to delays in the case. read more >