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Arkansas seems not to require much of a Legislature in the Era of Sarah. The state Senate in particular seems of no independent relevance.

In a new documentary, film-maker Julia Bacha explores the rise of laws punishing Israel boycotts and the ramifications they might have in the future

Stopping the governors education reform package from passing is unlikely and even slowing it down to make changes will be difficult, state Sen. Greg Leding, D-Fayetteville, told a group of the bills opponents at a protest rally Saturday.

A massive education bill is moving through the Arkansas state legislature. 40/29's Yuna Lee talked with supporters and opponents of the bill.

Two years ago, 2021 was declared “The Year of Education Choice,” when 19 states enacted 32 new or expanded education choice policies. This year could be even bigger, as more states consider making choice policies available to all K-12 students.

Arkansas Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, said she plans to introduce Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders education overhaul legislation Monday morning.

Senate President Bart Hester, R-Cave Springs, said if the omnibus education reforms championed by Gov. Sarah Sanders exceed her estimated $300 million price tag

Arkansas Sen. Breanne Davis, R-Russellville, said she plans to introduce Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders education overhaul legislation Monday morning.

A moment between an Arkansas state senator and a transgender woman made national news this week.

An Arkansas Senate committee on Thursday endorsed a bill that would require the sponsors of proposed ballot measures to collect sufficient signatures of registered voters from at least 50 counties, up from the current requirement of 15 counties, to qualify their measures for the ballot.