An incentive package approved by the Legislature is helping attract filmmakers to Arkansas, which the state's film commissioner says is a solid way to build a new segment to the state's economy.

Arkansas lawmakers officially ended the state's first-ever fiscal session with little fanfare on Thursday, as legislative leaders said they were warily eyeing the state's budget in the coming months.

Democratic U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, a moderate already considered one of the Senate’s most vulnerable members, is facing another roadblock in her bid for a third term: a challenge from the left side of her own party.
 

The House and Senate have approved identical versions of Gov. Mike Beebe’s $4.5 billion spending plan for the coming year.

House and Senate members got a look Tuesday at the scope of possible Medicaid cuts that will be needed next fiscal year when there will be as much as $400 million more in needs than in money available.

Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday declined to give up $2.9 million in money intended for local projects to help pay for budget needs, instead tapping the state's unclaimed property proceeds and the fund for the state's constitutional officers.

 

Lawmakers on Thursday advanced Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe's $4.5 billion spending plan for the upcoming year, as legislative leaders said the state's first fiscal session could wrap up as early as next week.

Sarah Palin on Tuesday urged Republicans to get “riled up” about issues such as the deficit and taxes, accusing Washington lawmakers of losing touch with voters.

Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday told the state's Human Services chief they want more influence over how the state will reduce the cost of Medicaid programs by $400 million.

The most dangerous moments in Arkansas' wintry weather may come Wednesday morning, when motorists try to drive on roads with fresh ice from Tuesday's snow melt.

Gov. Mike Beebe said Thursday that he'll sign into law legislation that would fund $5,000 college scholarships for four-year schools and $2,500 scholarships for two-year schools with money from Arkansas' lottery.

 The White House and Arkansas' two U.S. senators say President Barack Obama is recommending a promotion for the current chief deputy U.S. marshal for the Eastern District of Arkansas.

Arkansas' first winner of a Powerball jackpot was from Conway, and he took home $8.3 million of a $25 million prize after taxes and other deductions, state lottery officials said Tuesday.

 

After spending the last two years deep in the adoption process, an Arkansas couple were rocked to the core last week after the Haiti earthquake.

Gov. Mike Beebe announced Tuesday that he's running for re-election, telling supporters he plans to focus on the economy and education as he seeks a second term.