A proposed change to the federal Endangered Species Act would send Arkansas preservation efforts backwards amid an ongoing crisis, one state wildlife expert said. The rule, which is open for public comment until May 19, would rescind the regulatory definition of “harm” in the law.

#HandsOff at the Minnesota State Capitol, where thousands gathered to protest the Trump administration's policies. I had a great time photographing this historic day.

At least 200 Arkansas gathered outside the state Capitol Wednesday as part of nationwide effort to protest President Donald Trump and the Project 2025 agenda. #arpx #arleg #50501

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income Arkansans. Much of the legislation would make changes in the state Medicaid program, which she said would cost about $45 million a year. #arpx #arleg

My latest:

Nearly 18% of Arkansas executive branch & higher ed positions are vacant; 59% in Veterans Affairs. Largest number of openings in Corrections (1,849) & Human Services (1,697). @maryhennigan.bsky.social reports in @arkansasadvocate.com arkansasadvocate.com/2024/12/23/a...

The State Board of Election Commissioners voted Wednesday to send complaints for violations of state election law to seven of the 11 Arkansas counties that were monitored during the 2024 general election, our @maryhennigan reports.

Summit Utilities customers who paid approximately $66 for natural gas in November should expect a bill twice as expensive this month, according to a settlement agreement that raised the utility’s rates.