The Arkansas Department of Human Services expects to furlough up to 1,534 employees and temporarily close its local offices within the next week and a half if the federal government does not reopen
The Democratic Party of Arkansas filed a lawsuit against the governor Tuesday seeking an earlier date for the House District 70 special election
Arkansas lawmakers expressed concern about the state of the agriculture industry and agreed to urge the federal government to provide financial aid to keep farmers afloat
Arkansans are planning to take to the streets in more than a dozen cities for “No Kings” rallies and marches Saturday as part of a national day of protest against the Trump administration, despite predicted severe weather across the state
November is the busiest time of year at Arkansas Foodbank, and the federal government shutdown threatens to create additional need for the nonprofit’s services from the state’s SNAP recipients and federal employees
The only way lawmakers can restore funds that have been withheld from 43 municipalities is to expunge a vote they took in July to prevent the state treasurer from releasing the money
Arkansas’ higher education institutions and the state’s education department have not been immediately impacted by the government shutdown, but officials said they’re preparing to make adjustments as needed
