The men and women who carried out Operations Desert Storm and Desert Shield finally have a place in Washington, D.C. to reflect on their service, honor fallen comrades and share their experiences with visitors from around our nation and across the world.

Arkansas lawmakers have just completed a month-long series of budget pre-hearings, marking the first step in developing the state’s budget for 2027.

With the election season finally wrapped up, the work of getting ready for the next legislative session is moving full speed ahead.

I spent part of my weekend riding around Eureka Springs and another part cleaning my garage.

National First Responders Day was October 28, providing an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the first responders in Arkansas who serve in the line of duty to keep us safe. 

The Arkansas Department of Education has announced the 2026 Arkansas Gem Schools, recognizing 167 public and public charter schools for strong academic achievement, notable student growth, and steady improvement over multiple years.

With the 2027 Regular Session just a few months away, members of the General Assembly spent another busy week at the Capitol reviewing state agency budgets and examining ways to address prison overcrowding.

There are few sounds less reassuring on a Monday morning than a computer server trying, and failing, to come back to life. Ours at the Carroll County newspaper office in Berryville sounded a …

There is something truly special about being an Arkansan. Whether your family has lived here for generations or recently made it to The Natural State, it is easy to find neighbors stepping up to help one another as well as the strong sense of community and a shared commitment to making a difference.

Arkansas voters face a wide-ranging slate of constitutional amendments on the upcoming general election ballot, including measures on voting eligibility, the right to bear arms, and economic development. A public works bond issue is also on the ballot.

Budget hearings continued this week at the State Capitol, and early voting is now underway for the November 3 General Election.

I had never witnessed the Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier before my visit last month to Arlington National Cemetery.

Our nation’s commitment to the men and women who serve in uniform does not end when they take it off. We have a responsibility to ensure they can access the care and benefits they have earned through their service, including accounting for the diverse challenges these heroes face. 

Arkansas is expanding its efforts to reward and retain high‑performing educators, unveiling a major increase in merit‑based bonuses from the 2025–26 school year.

When I purchased The Madison County Record in June, I knew I was taking on an important responsibility. A community newspaper belongs, in a very real sense, to the people it serves. My name might be on the ownership paperwork, but this newspaper’s purpose is to serve the people of Madison County.

One of the greatest privileges of serving Arkansas in the United States Senate is welcoming Arkansans to the Capitol.

The Arkansas Legislative Council (ALC), one of the most influential bodies in state government, has quietly shaped Arkansas policy for more than 75 years.

On Friday night, I felt as if I was watching a highlight reel for Gravette football with the Lions jumping out to a 28-0 lead less than five minutes into the game on their way to beating Huntsville, 70-0.

Every child deserves to grow up surrounded by people who care for them, support them and help them build a brighter future. Across Arkansas, countless individuals and families are stepping up to do just that. 

The Legislative Joint Auditing Committee has been a fixture of Arkansas government since 1953, when the General Assembly created it to strengthen financial oversight across state and local agencies.