Hunter Field for the Arkansas Advocate, Author at Arkansas Times

Arkansas’s new tire recycling program has a problem. There’s not enough money.

Despite the $8 million-a-year program’s crash in 2022, the governor and General Assembly have been unwilling to raise the state-mandated tire fees that fund it.

Arkansas attorney general to appeal rulings in Board of Corrections disputes

Arkansas’ attorney general on Tuesday filed notices that he plans to appeal both circuit court rulings that favored the state prison board over the state in recent legal disputes.

Early voting in Arkansas begins today. Here’s what you need to know.

Early voting begins today in Arkansas’ March 5 primary and judicial elections. Republicans and Democrats, depending on where they live, can begin picking which candidates they want to represent their […]

Legislative panel endorses McKinsey contract to improve state government efficiency

The $5.5 million agreement estimates roughly $500 million in potential annual savings to the state.

Arkansas Racing Commission defers vote on new Pope County casino license process

A 2018 voter-approved amendment authorized four casino permits in the state. Three were quickly issued. The fourth has been subject to years of lawsuits and delays.

As Arkansas prison dispute continues, progress on new 3,000 bed facility has been slow

Nearly a year after Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced plans in March to set aside $470 million for a new 3,000-bed prison, the project remains in the most preliminary stages.

Arkansas Supreme Court declines to rehear Pope County casino case; new application period likely

Arkansas’ highest court on Thursday declined to rehear an appeal in the case that stripped Cherokee Nation Businesses of the state’s fourth and final casino license.