Arkansas

Arkansas' new governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order on her first day in office banning Critical Race Theory (CRT) in schools.

Some 12 judges in Arkansas have recused themselves from a lawsuit filed by a United Methodist Church congregation seeking control of church property after the regional conference rejected the church's disaffiliation vote and suspended its pastor.

A Methodist church in Arkansas has filed a lawsuit after the United Methodist Church Arkansas Conference rejected its application for disaffiliation and suspended its pastor.

A nativity scene that has been a regular part of the Christmas season in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, may not be on display in coming years.

Former White House Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders has been elected governor of Arkansas, making her the first female governor in the state.

Arkansas's state Senate passed a bill on Monday that would prohibit abortion providers from participating in sex education programs in public schools.

Late last week, the Arkansas House passed a bill that will protect teachers from repercussions if they refuse to use a transgender student's preferred name or pronouns.

On Tuesday, Arkansas became the first state to ban gender transition procedures for children and teens when legislators overrode a veto of a bill by the governor.

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R), recently vetoed a bill prohibiting gender-affirming care for transgender youth under the age of 18 without parental consent.

A bill banning transgender treatments for youth is heading to the Arkansas governor's desk to be signed. If signed, Arkansas will become the first state in the U.S. to prohibit transgender treatments for minors.