LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas is joining a lawsuit with 20 other states against a recent ATF rule change intended to close what has been labeled a loophole.  Arkansas Attorney General Griffin said Wednesday that he is co-leading with Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach on behalf of 19 other states in filing a lawsuit against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives. The suit maintains that the recently changed rule regarding licensing for firearms sellers is illegal and unconstitutional. Arkansas lawmakers look at gun laws, consider recommendations from attorney general The ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark.  — A recent report stating that the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug has drawn a mixed reaction from many across the nation, including in Arkansas. The Associated Press stated on Tuesday that the DEA will move to reclassify marijuana as a less dangerous drug ..read more

(NEXSTAR) – Former President Donald Trump maintains a lead over President Biden in multiple key swing states, according to a new poll from Emerson College Polling and The Hill. Voters favored the leading Republican candidate – who is currently balancing court and rally appearances – over Biden in Arizona (48% to 44%), Georgia (47% to 44%), Michigan (45% to 44%), Nevada (45% to 44%), North Carolina (47% to 42%), Pennsylvania (47% to 45%) and Wisconsin (47% to 45%). The poll, which has a margin of error of +/- 3%, did, however, find that Biden gained ground among some undecided voters. “The stat ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Cyber warfare has reached a new frontier: the kitchen sink. According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, foreign hackers are targeting water departments, and some other states have already been hit. Congressman Rick Crawford (AR-01) introduced H.R. 7922, the Water Risk and Resilience Organization (WRRO) Establishment Act, to combat the wave of bad actors. Initial reaction from water companies at the Arkansas Water Conference is positive. "It's become more of a risk and we're seeing more attacks coming toward water systems, so whatever can be done we're all for that," D ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Crowds have gathered at a Little Rock church Saturday to say their final goodbyes to former United States senator and Arkansas Governor David Pryor. The longtime Natural State political powerhouse is being remembered as a champion for Arkansas during his service in Little Rock as well as his tenures in the Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. Pryor was honored by many Friday while lying in state at the Capitol rotunda, with everyone from Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to family to friends like Skip Rutherford & Mack McClarty stopping to share memories of Pryor ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - A weekend of remembrance for a political giant in Arkansas has started, bringing in people across the country to pay their respects. Former Arkansas Gov. David Pryor, who also served the Natural State as a U.S. senator and congressman, died Saturday at 89 years old. Politicians from the Natural State remember former governor David Pryor His final political office was back in D.C., this time as a U.S. senator. Pryor served three terms in the Senate, wrapping up his political career in 1996. Politics aside, people on Friday talked about how the Pryor legacy goes beyond his wo ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas is joining with 16 other states in protesting a ruling on how employers should accommodate pregnant workers or workers considering abortion. Attorney General Tim Griffin said he is co-leading the coalition with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti. The 17-state group will sue the Equal Opportunity Commission over its April 15 final ruling on accommodations for pregnant workers under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act of 2022. Arkansas attorney general leads 23-state coalition supporting West Virginia abortion prohibition Court records show the suit was filed ..read more

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - One week after a legislative audit stated Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' office was in potential violation of state law over a $19,000 lectern purchase, a lawmaker failed in her attempt to take action to address the issue. Rep. Julie Mayberry (R-Hensley) presented an amendment to the Special Language Committee Wednesday, telling committee members the intent was to clarify the general accounting and budgetary law regarding constitutional officers and agencies. She said the goal was to hold both to the same standard of transparency. Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin release ..read more

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - Billions of dollars in foreign aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan passed in the U.S. Senate on overnight. The bill also includes a provision that could lead to a ban on TikTok. US lawmakers say TikTok won’t be banned if it finds a new owner. But that’s easier said than done A similar plan passed the Senate two months ago but the House stalled for weeks then broke it into four separate bills and finally passed those over the weekend requiring the Senate to vote again. "To provide for the common defense is one of Congress's primary responsibilities,” said Senate ..read more

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income. The TikTok legislation was included as part of a larger $95 billion package that provides foreign aid to Ukraine and Israel and was passed 79-18. It now goes to President Joe Biden, who has backed the TikTok proposal and has said he will sign the package as soo ..read more