Arkansas Supreme Court rejects request to certify paper ballot initiative
Arkansas Supreme Court (Courtesy Photo) The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a lawsuit filed by supporters of proposed ballot initiatives that would change absentee voting procedures and require elections…
Free direct filing of federal taxes may be offered soon throughout the U.S.
After the success of the Direct File pilot program this year, the IRS plans to make permanent the free filing of federal tax returns. (Phillip Rubino/Getty Images) WASHINGTON — Taxpayers…
R.I. has millions to spend on housing. Should this stealth committee decide where the money goes?
Gov. Dan McKee wants to put the four-member Housing Resources Coordinating Committee, working in consultation with the Rhode Island Department of Housing, in charge of funding decisions to address homelessness…
Reactions to Trump conviction fall along party lines in Missouri
Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks to speak to the media Thursday after being found guilty following his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City. (Seth…
AG Tong talks lawsuits, collaboration in ‘In the Room’ interview
In a wide-ranging interview Wednesday night, Attorney General William Tong discussed litigation addressing issues ranging from climate change to online safety, putting an emphasis on his relationships with fellow attorneys…
Three attorneys leave Arkansas Judiciary’s disciplinary office in short succession
The Arkansas Supreme Court building in Little Rock. (John Sykes/Arkansas Advocate) The Arkansas judiciary office that oversees discipline for attorneys and judges has three recent vacancies on its seven-person staff,…
Arkansas governor activates additional National Guardsmen as tornado tally climbs
A police officer directs traffic after severe weather left much of Rogers without power on May 26, 2024. (Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders mobilized more than 180 Arkansas…
‘King Landry bill’: Legislature increases governor’s power over state boards
Gov. Jeff Landry speaks during his inauguration ceremony at the State Capitol in Baton Rouge on Jan. 7, 2024. (Matthew Hinton/AP Photo, Pool) The Louisiana Legislature gave final passage to…
Trump found guilty on 34 felony counts in NY hush money trial
Former U.S. President Donald Trump walks to speak to the media after being found guilty following his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 30, 2024 in New…
North Dakota Supreme Court sides with Summit in landowner dispute
North Dakota Supreme Court Chief Justice Jon Jensen, left, and Justice Lisa Fair McEvers hear arguments Dec. 18, 2023, in a case involving Summit Carbon Solutions and landowners. (Photo by…