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An Arkansas Senate committee 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.

A bill that would require local jurisdictions to post certain notices online rather than printing them in local newspapers has left supporters and critics divided over how the measure could affect government transparency.

Arkansas Sen. John Payton, R-Wilburn, on Tuesday introduced a bill aimed at stripping the Arkansas Board of Education of its authority to require an

States are advancing bills to empower families to choose the school choices that align with their values and work best for their kids.

The Arkansas Senate on Monday voted to extend the regular session and provide for a recess of the General Assembly at the close of business on April 7 or at an

A bill that would require local jurisdictions to post certain notices online rather than printing them in local newspapers has left supporters and critics divided over how the measure could affect government transparency.

A bill that would require local jurisdictions to post certain notices online rather than printing them in local newspapers has left supporters and critics

Arkansas Sen. John Payton, R-Wilburn, on Tuesday introduced a bill aimed at stripping the Arkansas Board of Education of its authority to require an administrative consolidation of school districts with fewer than 350 students.

A bill that would require local jurisdictions to post certain notices online rather than printing them in local newspapers has left supporters and critics divided over how the measure could affect government transparency.

The Arkansas Senate on Monday voted to extend the regular session and provide for a recess of the General Assembly at the close of business on April 7 or at an earlier time agreed upon by the House and Senate.