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The Arkansas Department of Human Services building on Main Street in downtown Little Rock. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Tess Vrbin
A federal audit found Arkansas mishandled thousands of reports of child abuse and neglect, including allegations of rape and video surveillance in children’s bedrooms.
Rep. Keith Brooks (left) and Education Secretary Jacob Oliva present the LEARNS Act to the House Education Committee on Feb. 28, 2023. (Photo by Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Antoinette Grajeda
The Joint Education Committee recommended Monday that Arkansas increase the per-student funding directed to public schools by more than 2% over the next two years.
U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton addresses supporters at Republican Party headquarters in downtown Little Rock on March 3, 2026 after being declared winner of his party’s primary. (Photo by John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate)
GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS
By Tess Vrbin
President Donald Trump posted on social media a cellphone number he claimed belonged to Republican U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton in a Saturday tirade against the Arkansas lawmaker for opposing a bill that would make daylight saving time permanent.
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