State prisons chief Larry Norris testified today before a state legislative subcommittee that the Arkansas Department of Corrections is not in a state of emergency and reiterated his previous statement made before legislators that managing prisons “is a problem business.” Norris addressed pending...

This report by Break the Cycle finds that teens facing dating violence often are not recognized under most states laws as facing domestic abuse or being able to access the same legal and social services support as adults.  Five states — California, Illinois, Minnesota, New Hampshire and Oklahoma...

The General Assembly convened today and the following House chairs/vice-chairs were announced: “A” Committees EDUCATION Chairperson: Bill Abernathy             Vice Chairperson: Nancy Duffy Blount JUDICIARY Chairperson: Steve Harrelson          Vice Chairperson: Joan Cash More committees...

Today is the first day of the 87th General Assembly. The House meets today at noon and will determine committee chairs. Stay tuned to capsearch.com for updated chairs and other updates throughout the day. Speaker Robbie Wills (D) has a great new website, check it out at...

House members of both the Legislative Joint Audit and Legislative Council committees met today to determine co-chair and vice chair for the upcoming General Assembly.  Congratulations to Rep. Johnny Hoyt and Rep. Beverly Pyle on being selected co-chair and vice-chair, respectively, of Joint Audit; and Rep....

Aside from the first pre-file of the year, Senate orientation was held today and committee memberships were determined.  Committee selection is largely determined by seniority with Legislative Council and Joint Auditing determined by each caucus.  Read on for assignments. ...