Participation in athletics at Arkansas institutions of higher education has increased in recent years, even as total enrollment at colleges and universities has gone down.
Senate News
New Laws Will Protect Integrity of Elections
The Arkansas legislature enacted a lengthy list of new laws to strengthen the integrity of the elections.
Back to School is Historic This Year in Arkansas
This year back to school activities in Arkansas have historic importance, thanks to the far-reaching changes in Act 237 of 2023.
Hundreds of New State Laws Take Effect on First of August
Most of the bills that were approved by the legislature earlier this year became law on August 1.
Highway Commission Commemorates "Connecting Arkansas Program," Approved by Voters 10 Years Ago
The Arkansas Highway has held four events around the state to commemorate the 31 projects paid for with a half-cent sales tax approved by voters 10 years ago. In 2012 Arkansas voters approved the sales tax increase and since then it has generated about $1.8 billion in revenue, which has paid for improvements to about 200 miles of highway. The projects are collectively called the Connecting Arkansas Program, or CAP, and they represent one of the largest highway programs in the history of the state.