Legislators and government officials acted on elections and coordinated with federal officials during the week of Jan. 20 of the 95th General Assembly.
Newly appointed Secretary of State Cole Jester shared strategies to strengthen the electoral process in Arkansas— aiming to make it more transparent, safe, & secure.
Arkansas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle have filed bills that would criminalize AI-generated misinformation during election campaigns.
Four years ago, the six members of Arkansas' congressional delegation decried the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol. Today, those lawmakers still say the violence was unacceptable, but they are not lingering on President Donald Trump's decision to pardon or commute the sentences of approximately 1,
Secretary of State Cole Jester announced a secretarial directive ordering a review of election security procedures on Thursday.
Is there a way to remove a sitting US senator or representative from Arkansas? Senators are elected to six-year terms. Representatives serve two-year terms. Every two years, one-third of the senators face election or reelection.
Legislation filed or sponsored by legislators representing all or parts of the Fort Smith metro includes a bill to lower the sales tax on used vehicles, a bill about
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester has asked for a review of the state's election security procedures and promised it would be quick and thorough.
A Hot Springs man is telling his story after he was pardoned by President Donald Trump for his alleged actions at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Democratic party members of the Arkansas legislature responded skeptically to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ Tuesday state-of-the-state address.
Arkansas's new secretary of state is talking about election integrity, and launching a new effort to see if your vote is secure.Secretary of State, Cole Jester
Senate Bill 12 would require all communications with the Board of Apportionment to be in writing or recorded at a public meeting.