By Andrew DeMillo | Editor-in-Chief
Good morning, Advocate readers! After Arkansas reversed course on plans to cut ties with PBS, the state’s public television is about to get an infusion of one-time money. A legislative panel has given initial approval to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ proposal to direct $500,000 to Arkansas TV. You can read more Arkansas government and politics news on the Advocate site here.
And be sure to check out our editor’s appearance on KUAF this week discussing the Advocate’s latest coverage of libraries and public television.
Supporters of PBS held up signs at the Arkansas TV commission meeting held on Thursday, March 12, 2026 in Conway, Arkansas. (Photo by Katie Adkins/Arkansas Advocate)
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
By Tess Vrbin
Arkansas’ public television network will receive $500,000 in additional state funds offered by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to supplement its operating budget under a proposal that received initial legislative approval Tuesday.
Lakey Goff hands Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission Chair Stephen Bright a manila folder during its meeting on June 16, 2026. (Photo by Ainsley Platt/Arkansas Advocate)
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
By Ainsley Platt
Secretary of State Cole Jester has given final approval to the design for a “monument to the unborn” advocated by abortion opponents.
A construction worker works on a new apartment complex in Paramus, N.J. Builder confidence has dropped recently because of higher material and financing costs. (Photo by Tim Henderson/Stateline)
POLITICS AND GOVERNMENT
By Stateline
May housing starts fell to the lowest level since the pandemic disrupted construction six years ago, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Tuesday. Builder confidence has dropped recently because of higher material and financing costs.
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