Barbara Pryor (left) visits with Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders (center) and first gentleman, Bryan Sanders, as former U.S. Sen. David Pryor laid in state on Friday in the state Capitol rotunda. arkansasonline.com/photos/galleri… #ARPX #ARNews U.S. Senate Updates

Since David Pryor’s death last weekend at 89, tributes have come from across the political spectrum. This weekend, we will re-air “Barnes and … A Conversation With David Pryor.” Watch it tonight at 7:30, Sunday, April 28, at 10 a.m. or on demand at myarpbs.org/BarnesAndAConv….

Members of the Arkansas Pollution Control & Ecology Commission upheld an earlier decision by the panel's vice chair to allow the Eco-Vista Landfill in Tontitown to dispose of waste in an expanded area of 10 acres while the expansion remains under appeal nwaonline.com/news/2024/apr/…

Ok, political nerds this would be longest gap in gov terms since _______

Students at Arkansas universities are sticking around more, according to a new report. That trend is important because Census data shows Arkansans with a Bachelor's degree or higher, for people 25 years or older, from 2018-2022, is only 24.7%, one of the lowest in the nation. A…

Another 400,000 square feet for ⁦Saracen Casino Resort⁩, coming right along…

I’ll never forget that night. I was producing and about 30 seconds before we hit air the first tornado warning was issued…the devastation and loss was hard to comprehend. But as always Arkansans showed their strength and compassion and the helpers came out in droves #ARStrong

Also not the same without Jeremy Hutchinson barreling into the lane like a miniature Charles Barkley...but hopefully he's getting plenty of chances to shoot hoops these days.

You heard John Calipari ... Let's build a championship caliber team!! 🏀🏆

Visit: arkansasedgenil.com/driveforfive to become a member 🐗

I'm sure there are Democratic voters who disagree w/me on Dems' handling of crypto mine stuff & many more who don't care, but FWIW I am hearing from quite a lot of active Dem voters that are baffled & furious. Haven't heard from this many people on something in a long time.

It was an honor to welcome World War II Veteran Foster 'Jock' Davis to the Capitol today. During our meeting, I had the opportunity to present a Capitol Citation to him and thank him for his service. Our state is blessed to have men and women like him!

Since Democratic politicians are already mad and subtweeting me, etc., I'll just say: 'I like ACHI, I love midwives.'

(This is a Bentley stunt, I realize; I'd fund both. But midwives would be my choice if forced to choose.)

We had a great time last night at the 9th Hoops for Kids’ Sake event benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Arkansas and Children's Advocacy ! Awesome basketball effort by our team, Arkansas House and Arkansas Senate. And congratulations to Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders Sanders’ team.…

A bit of news: this is my last full week at the LA Times. It’s been a wild ride covering Congress, campaigns, the Justice Department and the Jan. 6 trials for the last 8 and a half years. 1/2

The Senate Republican caucus re-elected Sen Blake Johnson of Corning as the majority leader and Sen Breanne Davis of Russellville as the majority whip #arpx

The Senate Republican caucus just elected Sen Bart Hester over Sen Terry Rice as its nominee for Senate President pro tempore-designate #arpx

An interesting tidbit: French Hill had asked Rep. Jim Jordan to look into the March 19 raid at Bryan Malinowski's home, leading to today's letter to ATF HQ.

Great to be on Scripps News tonight. I look forward to being part of the Scripps coverage team throughout this historic election.

Russell Westbrook was having a moment with his kids at halftime 🫶

(via NBA)

We’re saddened by David Pryor's passing. He dedicated his life to serving Arkansas, holding various political offices, including governor, and later becoming the inaugural dean of the Clinton School of Public Service.
Read more about Pryor at CALS Encyclopedia of Arkansas: encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/david-….