Members of the Arkansas House of Representatives on Monday approved a bill to end the Jefferson County government shutdown that's lasted since the beginning of the year.

Since Rep. Mary Bentley, R-Perryville, introduced House Bill 1180 last week, the legislation has received pushback from critics who’ve questioned its age appropriateness, medical accuracy and limitation to a single 3-minute video developed by anti-abortion group Live Action.

Hear this week's episode of the Arkansas Newswrap, presented by Little Rock Public Radio, KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday announced new legislation aimed at improving maternal health for the lowest-income Arkansans.

Senate Bill 3 seeks to remove affirmative action programs and prohibit "preferential treatment" in the state. It now returns to the Senate to approve an amendment before heading to the governor’s desk.

Eric E. Harrison joins Little Rock Public Radio to share upcoming arts and culture events in Central Arkansas.

A bill to prohibit smartphone usage in Arkansas public schools is nearing final approval in the state legislature.

Citizens continue to express concerns that SB3 would limit opportunities for historically excluded populations.

Local activists at the Arkansas State Capitol joined the nationwide movement to protest the Trump administration

The bill passed an Arkansas Senate committee with unanimous support Wednesday.