Breaking NewsAlthough Gov. Hutchinson announced a new face covering guidance, Arkansas has yet to mandate that masks be required in public settings.2:18 PM CDT June 19, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A new face covering guidance was announced by the Arkansas Department of Health on Friday, but Governor Asa Hutchinson has yet to make it a requirement to wear masks in public settings in the state.In the new mask guidance, health officials say that masks "should be worn" in all indoor and outdoor settings where there is exposure to non-household members and social distancing is not...…Breaking NewsAlthough Gov. Hutchinson announced a new face covering guidance, Arkansas has yet to mandate that masks be required in public settings.2:18 PM CDT June 19, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — A new face covering guidance was announced by the Arkansas Department of Health on Friday, but Governor Asa Hutchinson has yet to make it a requirement to wear masks in public settings in the state.In the new mask guidance, health officials say that masks "should be worn" in all indoor and outdoor settings where there is exposure to non-household members and social distancing is not...WW…

Breaking NewsSenator Tom Cotton released a statement after the Supreme Court ruled rejected the Trump administration's claim that DACA program is illegal.12:03 PM CDT June 18, 2020WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has invited Chief Justice John Roberts to resign and run for office if he believes "his political judgement is so exquisite" after the that the DACA program is illegal.On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected the administration's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 immigrants who are covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program...…Breaking NewsSenator Tom Cotton released a statement after the Supreme Court ruled rejected the Trump administration's claim that DACA program is illegal.12:03 PM CDT June 18, 2020WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — U.S. Senator Tom Cotton has invited Chief Justice John Roberts to resign and run for office if he believes "his political judgement is so exquisite" after the that the DACA program is illegal.On Thursday, the Supreme Court rejected the administration's effort to end legal protections for 650,000 immigrants who are covered under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program...WW…

Breaking NewsCotton continued on Twitter, saying that George Floyd deserves justice but that "violence isn't protest: it's domestic terrorism."12:00 PM CDT June 1, 2020WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Senator Tom Cotton is suggesting that President Donald Trump use the Insurrection Act to "deploy active-duty military forces" to cities across America to "ensure this violence ends tonight."In an appearance on Fox and Friends, as well as the rioting around the country. Cotton said America should have "zero tolerance for anarchy, rioting, and looting.""There are a lot of tools that the president and...…Breaking NewsCotton continued on Twitter, saying that George Floyd deserves justice but that "violence isn't protest: it's domestic terrorism."12:00 PM CDT June 1, 2020WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Senator Tom Cotton is suggesting that President Donald Trump use the Insurrection Act to "deploy active-duty military forces" to cities across America to "ensure this violence ends tonight."In an appearance on Fox and Friends, as well as the rioting around the country. Cotton said America should have "zero tolerance for anarchy, rioting, and looting.""There are a lot of tools that the president and...WW…

Breaking NewsCotton continued on Twitter, saying that George Floyd deserves justice but that "violence isn't protest: it's domestic terrorism."12:00 PM CDT June 1, 2020WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Senator Tom Cotton is suggesting that President Donald Trump use the Insurrection Act to "deploy active-duty military forces" to cities across America to "ensure this violence ends tonight."In an appearance on Fox and Friends, as well as the rioting around the country. Cotton said America should have "zero tolerance for anarchy, rioting, and looting.""There are a lot of tools that the president and...…Breaking NewsCotton continued on Twitter, saying that George Floyd deserves justice but that "violence isn't protest: it's domestic terrorism."12:00 PM CDT June 1, 2020WASHINGTON D.C., DC — Senator Tom Cotton is suggesting that President Donald Trump use the Insurrection Act to "deploy active-duty military forces" to cities across America to "ensure this violence ends tonight."In an appearance on Fox and Friends, as well as the rioting around the country. Cotton said America should have "zero tolerance for anarchy, rioting, and looting.""There are a lot of tools that the president and...WW…

Breaking NewsState Senator Stephanie Flowers has been censured by the Arkansas Senate after calling Sen. Trent Garner a "dumba**" during a meeting of the Senate.4:25 PM CST February 9, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — State Senator Stephanie Flowers (D- Pine Bluff) has been censured by the Arkansas Senate after calling Senator Trent Garner (R- El Dorado) a "dumba**" during a meeting of the Senate.The moment happened as legislators were discussing a resolution that would "commemorate American history."The resolution proposed that Arkansans learn about the people mentioned in the text and to...…Breaking NewsState Senator Stephanie Flowers has been censured by the Arkansas Senate after calling Sen. Trent Garner a "dumba**" during a meeting of the Senate.4:25 PM CST February 9, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — State Senator Stephanie Flowers (D- Pine Bluff) has been censured by the Arkansas Senate after calling Senator Trent Garner (R- El Dorado) a "dumba**" during a meeting of the Senate.The moment happened as legislators were discussing a resolution that would "commemorate American history."The resolution proposed that Arkansans learn about the people mentioned in the text and to...WW…

Breaking NewsAn Arkansas Republican legislator has proposed banning 1619 Project curriculum and certain courses regarding race, gender, political affiliation and more.5:18 PM CST January 21, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — (Eds. note: The video attached is a report from our Tegna affiliate WUSA on 1619 from 2019.)Arkansas Republican State Representative Mark Lowery (R-Maumelle) has proposed two bills in the legislature to ban certain curriculum from being taught in schools.The first bill, would prohibit using public school funds to teach curriculum based on the New York Times' 1619 Project.In 2019,...…Breaking NewsAn Arkansas Republican legislator has proposed banning 1619 Project curriculum and certain courses regarding race, gender, political affiliation and more.5:18 PM CST January 21, 2021LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — (Eds. note: The video attached is a report from our Tegna affiliate WUSA on 1619 from 2019.)Arkansas Republican State Representative Mark Lowery (R-Maumelle) has proposed two bills in the legislature to ban certain curriculum from being taught in schools.The first bill, would prohibit using public school funds to teach curriculum based on the New York Times' 1619 Project.In 2019,...WW…

Breaking NewsArkansas voters in the 2020 general election will vote on three ballot measures that focus on a sales tax, term limits and the way issues make it onto the ballot.11:47 AM CDT October 14, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Not only will voters elect candidates for federal, state and local offices, but they will get to decide on three ballot issues for the 2020 November general election.Some areas will have various local taxes and school board elections on their ballots. But every Arkansan will get to vote on three measures on their ballots.All three of the measures are constitutional...…Breaking NewsArkansas voters in the 2020 general election will vote on three ballot measures that focus on a sales tax, term limits and the way issues make it onto the ballot.11:47 AM CDT October 14, 2020LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Not only will voters elect candidates for federal, state and local offices, but they will get to decide on three ballot issues for the 2020 November general election.Some areas will have various local taxes and school board elections on their ballots. But every Arkansan will get to vote on three measures on their ballots.All three of the measures are constitutional...WW…