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Arkansas Economic Development Commission issued tax credits without sufficient documentation

By Tess Vrbin - December 8, 2023

Chickens in a Sanderson Farms chicken house. (Stephen Ausmus/Agricultural Research Service, USDA)

Arkansas state senator requests assistance for poultry farmers impacted by company closure

By Antoinette Grajeda - December 8, 2023

Maximum Security Unit, Arkansas Department of Corrections (ADOC photo)

Arkansas Corrections Board hires attorney, approves some new prison beds

By Sonny Albarado - December 8, 2023

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Growing threat of political violence looms over 2024, former members of Congress warn

BY Jacob Fischler - December 8, 2023

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Arkansas school district asked to end revival-themed halftime show

BY Antoinette Grajeda - December 7, 2023

With time growing short, U.S. Senate talks extend on immigration overhaul

BY Jennifer Shutt - December 7, 2023

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Southwest Arkansas hospital set to face audit over its use of American Rescue Plan funds

BY Tess Vrbin - December 7, 2023

Oklahoma judicial nominee advances toward U.S. Senate confirmation, overcoming GOP opposition

BY Ashley Murray - December 7, 2023

CNN to host GOP presidential debates ahead of Iowa caucuses, New Hampshire primary

BY Jennifer Shutt - December 7, 2023

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Edward Blum’s crusade against affirmative action used legal strategy of civil rights activists

BY Julian Maxwell Hayter - December 4, 2023

Dismissal of Arkansas voting rights suit threatens democracy

BY Sonny Albarado - December 4, 2023

The resurgence of union power is bigger than money

BY Michael Leppert - November 30, 2023

From hospital to hospitality: Spin doctors brand getting sick as an adventure. It’s not.

BY Elisabeth Rosenthal, KFF Health News - November 27, 2023

White House urged to hold off on FBI HQ move to Maryland while review continues

BY Jennifer Shutt - December 4, 2023

Feedback requested for proposed Arkansas school voucher payment processing rules

BY Antoinette Grajeda - December 4, 2023

Investigation launched into site selection process for new FBI headquarters

BY Jennifer Shutt - November 30, 2023

Former Arkansas Medical Board chairman charged with felony health care fraud

BY Hunter Field - November 29, 2023

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Haley draws fire from rivals in GOP presidential debate, as Christie calls Trump ‘unfit’

By Jacob Fischler and Robin Opsahl - December 7, 2023

Biden meets with leaders of tribal nations, signs order easing access to federal funds

By Ariana Figueroa - December 7, 2023

South Dakota voters sign a petition to put reinstating abortion rights in South Dakota on the 2024 ballot. (Courtesy: Dakotans for Health)

Abortion rights groups don’t support South Dakota ballot measure to restore abortion access

By Joshua Haiar - December 7, 2023

U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks to advocates outside the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, Dec. 6, 2023, about $16 billion in child care funding requested by the Biden administration. (Samantha Dietel/States Newsroom)

U.S. House Democrats and advocates push for additional federal child care funding

By Samantha Dietel - December 7, 2023

Arkansas educators examine revised AP African American Studies curriculum

By Antoinette Grajeda - December 6, 2023