Mar 14 Sanders signs Arkansas gender-affirming care malpractice bill into law By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Sanders on Monday signed the new law, which won't take effect until this summer. It would allow anyone who received gender-affirming care as a minor to file a malpractice lawsuit against their doctor for up to 15 years after they… Continue reading
Jan 23 Man who propped feet on Nancy Pelosi’s desk on Jan. 6 found guilty By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press An Arkansas man who propped his feet up on a desk in then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's office during the U.S. Capitol riot has been convicted of joining a mob's attack on the building two years ago. Continue reading
Nov 08 Sarah Sanders, ex-Trump spokeswoman, elected Arkansas governor By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump publicly encouraged Sanders to run for governor when she left the White House in 2019 to return to Arkansas. Continue reading
Nov 08 Marijuana legalization on the ballot in 5 states By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Voters in Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri, North Dakota and South Dakota are deciding on Election Day whether to approve recreational marijuana. The proposals could signal a major shift toward legalization in even the most conservative parts of the country. Continue reading
Oct 17 First trial over state ban on trans youth care begins in Arkansas By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press The nation's first trial over a state's ban on gender-confirming care for children begins in Arkansas this week. Continue reading
Aug 25 Federal appeals court says Arkansas can’t ban treatment for transgender kids By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press A federal appeals court has agreed with a judge's ruling preventing the state from enforcing a ban on transgender children receiving gender affirming medical care. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch 7:43 Arkansas police officers suspended after a video shows brutal beating Three police officers in Arkansas have been removed from duty after a bystander's video captured two of them brutally beating a suspect during an arrest. The incident is again raising questions about the use of force by police, when it's… Continue watching
Aug 22 3 Arkansas cops suspended after beating video circulates on social media By Associated Press Three law enforcement officers in Arkansas have been suspended after a video posted on social media showed a suspect being held down on the ground and beaten by police. Continue reading
May 24 Sen. John Boozman clinches Republican nomination in Arkansas By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Boozman on Tuesday defeated three rivals in the state's GOP primary after relying heavily on his endorsement from Donald Trump and the state's top GOP figures. Continue reading
May 24 Chris Jones wins Democratic primary for Arkansas governor, facing Trump’s press secretary By Associated Press Jones defeated four rivals in Tuesday’s primary, winning the majority needed to claim the nomination without a runoff. He’ll face Republican Sarah Sanders and Libertarian nominee Ricky Dale Harrington in the November election. Continue reading