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8 takeaways from the Texas, North Carolina, Arkansas primaries

The 2026 midterm elections have their first results. Here are a handful of important lessons and takeaways.

Roll Call · Mar 4

Powerball Jackpot Winner: Arkansas Ticket Claims $251 Million Prize in March 2 Drawing

A single lucky ticket sold in Arkansas matched all six numbers to win the estimated $251 million Powerball jackpot in Monday night's drawing, ending a rollover streak and resetting the prize pool to $20 million for the next contest.

International Business Times · Mar 3

Arkansas father rushing his sick child to hospital won’t face charges after officer rammed into his car

State trooper used Pit ramming maneuvre to stop Dillon Hess from speeding while transporting his son to hospital

The Guardian - US · Mar 1

Short Circuit: An inexhaustive weekly compendium of rulings from the federal courts of appeal

Arkansas tooth picks, selective schools, and inconsistent travel plans.

Reason · Feb 6

Florida bill seeks to ban use of ‘West Bank’ in schools and state agencies

The bill would mandate use of the biblical term ‘Judea and Samaria’ after a similar effort passed in Arkansas

The Guardian - US · Feb 4

"Merely Correctly Advising … Daughter of Her Constitutional Rights Did Not Constitute … [Criminal O]bstruction … of a Governmental Function"

From today's decision in Keeton v. State, written by Arkansas Court of Appeals Judge Cindy Grace Thyer, joined by Judges… The post "Merely Correctly Advising … Daughter of Her Constitutional Rights Did Not Constitute … [Criminal O]bstruction … of a Governmental Function" appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jan 28

‘I was violated and put in extreme danger’: women denied abortions sue over Arkansas ban

Suit filed by Amplify Legal says laws violate constitutional right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness

The Guardian - US · Jan 28

Two viruses emerging from animals could be the next ‘major’ public health threats to American families, scientists warn

One has already spread in humans in Arkansas and across Asia

The Independent UK · Jan 28

Arkansas Grocery Tax Update: Why Your Receipt Total Isn’t Dropping as Expected

On January 1, 2026, Arkansas officially eliminated the state sales tax on groceries, a move celebrated as a major victory for household budgets. Shoppers expected to see a noticeable drop in their weekly bill immediately. However, weeks into the new year, many Arkansans are checking their receipts and feeling confused…

Grocery Coupon Guide · Jan 26

Free Speech at the Higher End of the Org Chart: Thoughts on the Arkansas Dean Controversy

From the N.Y. Times (Stephanie Saul) last week: Less than a week after naming a new dean, the University of… The post Free Speech at the Higher End of the Org Chart: Thoughts on the Arkansas Dean Controversy appeared first on Reason.com.

Reason · Jan 23