It was a busy week at the Arkansas State Capitol. From maternal health to affirmative action, here's a recap of the big bills that were discussed and voted on.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaks about legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices from public schools in Arkansas Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at the State Capitol.

Former Circuit Judge Barbra Halsey was sworn in Tuesday, Feb. 4 as a Supreme Court Justice System substitute judge.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – An active week for the Arkansas legislature during the fourth week of its current session. Legislators ...

Arkansas lawmakers and Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders hit their stride this week here in the regular session of the 95th ...

At the start of the 2025 legislative session, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders promised free meals for all students during her ...

An Arkansas House committee has advanced a bill to criminalize unlawful squatting, aligning with Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders' priorities.

A bill filed Wednesday could soon crown the mallard duck as Arkansas' official state duck. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Jack ...

Arkansas lawmakers propose the 'Healthy Moms, Healthy Babies Act' to establish presumptive Medicaid eligibility for pregnant ...

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism hosted Natural State Day Tuesday at the Capitol, showcasing the ...

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday, February 6, 2025 announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for ...

Hours of debate in committee and in Arkansas’ legislative chambers didn’t sway enough lawmakers to vote against a bill that ...