Nominations to close March 7 for 2025 Arkansas Food Hall of Fame

LITTLE ROCK — Nominations for the Division of Arkansas Heritage’s ninth annual Arkansas Food Hall of Fame will close on March 7, 2025. The program recognizes Arkansas’ unique culinary heritage by celebrating the state’s best restaurants, restaurateurs and …

Arkansas sues General Motors, OnStar for allegedly selling data unlawfully

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Attorney General Tim Griffin announced that his office has sued General Motors and its subsidiary OnStar for allegedly selling data to third parties, who then sold it to insurance companies. AG Griffin issued the following statement …

Arkansas lawmakers push bill to reform utility regulations, boost economic growth

Lawmakers announced the 'Generating Arkansas Jobs Act of 2025,' hoping to update the state's energy infrastructure, but some are worried about rising utility rates. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Republican Sen. Jonathan Dismang unveiled the " …

All Arkansas students to receive free breakfast in upcoming school year

LITTLE ROCK — Workers in the fight against hunger in Arkansas are celebrating the passage and signing of Senate Bill 59. The legislation makes free breakfast available to all school aged children, regardless of income, and will be implemented in the 2025- …

Arkansas Republican Women’s Legislative Caucus pushing bills on human trafficking, mental health

Founded in 2019, the group is made up of Republican women from both the State House and Senate who say they have four main priorities for this legislative session. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday, the Republican Women’s Legislative Caucus met at the …

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders introduces legislative plan to 'defend' Arkansas from China

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced new legislation that's being dubbed as the "Communist China Defense legislative package." LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — On Wednesday, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced new legislation that's being …

Arkansas man claims $50K win, second ticket worth $180K still unclaimed

One Arkansan from Hope claimed $50K after he felt 'lucky,' but a $180K winning ticket still goes unclaimed. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas lottery players won big this week as one player from Hope won $50,000 and a Shell in Elkins sold a $180,000 …

Arkansas bill could change signature collection process

An amended version of Senate Bill 208 was passed by the state House on Tuesday and will be re-referred to a committee. "This ensures that only valid voters participate," State Rep. Kendon Underwood said on Tuesday. "Promotes greater …

Is It Illegal to Vape and Drive in Arkansas? This Is What the Law Says

Vaping while driving in Arkansas is not explicitly illegal, but there are important considerations and potential legal consequences to be aware of: General Vaping and Driving Vaping while driving is generally legal in Arkansas, as there is no specific law …

Arkansas Governor unveils legislation blocking Chinese government activity in her state