Cotton introduces bill targeting migrant welfare fraud with tougher penalties
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has introduced new legislation aimed at increasing penalties for migrants convicted of fraud.
Arkansas collected $80 million in alcohol sales taxes in 2024
Of the $12.7 billion in taxes collected by Arkansas in 2024, 0.6%, or $80 million, came from alcoholic beverages sales taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).
Arkansas LOTTO jackpot climbs to $640K; Natural State Jackpot reaches $440K
The Arkansas Scholarship Lottery has announced that the LOTTO jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing has reached $640,000.
CDC Reports: Measles cases in Arkansas this year escalate as of week ending Dec. 27
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Arkansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Dec. 20.
Arkansas receives $208 million from Rural Health Transformation Program
Health care in rural areas remains a significant challenge for many Americans, including the 1.3 million residents of Arkansas who live outside urban and suburban communities.
Arkansas Department of Transportation seeks feedback on historic bridges agreement
The Arkansas Department of Transportation is inviting public comments on a draft agreement concerning historic bridges.
Pulaski County man among first winners of new Arkansas Scholarship Lottery scratch-off
Pulaski County resident C. Williams and Darryl S. of Ouachita County each won $50,000 after playing the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery’s new scratch-off game, $50,000 Stacked.
Poultry feeding operations in Arkansas must register by March 31
The Arkansas Department Of Agriculture has opened annual registration for poultry feeding operations with over 2,500 birds.
Bridge over McNeeley Creek on Highway 51 near Gurdon closed for repairs
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has closed a bridge over McNeeley Creek on Highway 51 near Gurdon for urgent repairs.
Arkansas Scholarship Lottery announces three major Powerball winners as jackpot remains unclaimed
Three Arkansas Scholarship Lottery players have claimed significant Powerball prizes in recent draws, according to the Arkansas Scholarship Lottery (ASL).
Cotton introduces DATA Act aiming to lower Arkansas energy costs
Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) has introduced new legislation aimed at reducing energy costs for residents of Arkansas.
Analysis: Arkansas among 29 states that ban boys from playing girls’ high school sports
An analysis by Natural State News shows that, following President Donald Trump’s Feb. 5 executive order titled “Keeping Men Out of Women’s Sports,” Arkansas is one of 29 states following the order that bans biological males from playing on female…
Arkansas seeks inspectors for egg and poultry product quality control
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is hiring two inspectors to ensure egg and poultry product standards are met across the state.
2024: Arkansas’ alcoholic beverages license taxes collections were up, changing by 10% from the previous year
Out of the $12.7 billion in total tax revenue collected by Arkansas in 2024, $6.3 million came from alcoholic beverages license taxes, representing an increase from the previous year, when the total was $5.8 million, according to the U.S. Census…
Arkansas-only LOTTO jackpot climbs past half a million dollars
The jackpots for Arkansas-exclusive draw games are increasing ahead of Wednesday night’s drawings.
Cotton and Boozman back John Thomas Shepherd’s federal judicial nomination
U.S. Senators Tom Cotton and John Boozman have expressed support for the nomination of John Thomas Shepherd to serve as a judge on the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas.
Senate confirms Joshua Simmons as CIA general counsel; completes review of 2025 intelligence nominees
Senator Tom Cotton, who serves as Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued a statement following the confirmation of Joshua Simmons as General Counsel of the Central Intelligence Agency.
Arkansas reports surge in measles infections this year as of week ending Dec. 20
Latest CDC data shows measles cases in Arkansas for 2025 are now estimated within the range of 1-9, marking no change compared to the previous figures updated as of week ending Dec. 13.
Pocahontas Bypass project moves forward after federal approval
The Arkansas Department of Transportation received approval from the Federal Highway Administration for the Pocahontas Bypass project in Randolph County.
Natural State Jackpot climbs to $360,000 ahead of tonight’s drawing
The Natural State Jackpot (NSJ), a lottery game exclusive to Arkansas, has increased to $360,000 for the drawing scheduled tonight.