Little Rock, United States (Local)
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Michael R. Wickline's work is predominantly focused on local government and politics in Arkansas, with a strong emphasis on official announcements and legal policy regulations. Given this focus, individuals or organizations seeking to engage with him should consider providing insights related to Arkansas politics, legislative matters, campaign contributions within the state, as well as issues related to ballot language and legal policy regulations.
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By: Michael R. Wickline
The state Division of Children and Family Services has launched a new statewide hiring campaign to fill more than 130 vacancies for front-line child welfare positions, more than a year after the salaries for these posts were bolstered as part of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' executive branch pay plan overhaul.
By: Michael R. Wickline
Mental health professional Allison Grigsby Sweatman, of North Little Rock, is aiming barbs at state Rep. Brandon Achor, of Maumelle, in their duel for the Arkansas Senate District 13 seat currently held by term-limited state Sen. Jane English, R-North Little Rock.
By: Michael R. Wickline
The number of full-time Arkansas state government employees dipped by about 321 to 57,300 in the fiscal year that ended June 30, according to Bureau of Legislative Research records. However, the state's total salary and benefit costs increased by roughly $386 million, or 7.5%, from fiscal 2025 to fiscal 2026, state Department of Finance and Administration records show.
By: Michael R. Wickline
New vehicle barriers are now limiting access to parking spaces on the immediate east side of the state Capitol, and new vehicle barriers will begin limiting access to parking spaces on the immediate west side of the state Capitol later this fall.
By: Michael R. Wickline
State government's general revenue tax collections in August increased by 2.1% over the same month last year with the help of increased individual income and sales and use tax collections.
By: Michael R. Wickline, Ella McCarthy
When she announced the Arkansas Forward dashboard in July, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders likened the state's government efficiency initiative to Walmart.
By: Michael R. Wickline
A trial court administrator for the 7th Judicial District has agreed to a settlement of an ethics complaint, according to Arkansas Ethics Commission records.
By: Michael R. Wickline
In their state Senate race, security professional Joshua Irby describes himself as a centrist and Saline County Sheriff Rodney Wright touts his 32 years of public service.
By: Michael R. Wickline, Ella McCarthy
When she announced the Arkansas Forward dashboard in July, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders likened the state's government efficiency initiative to Walmart.
By: Michael R. Wickline
Arkansas lawmakers voted Friday to refer two critical audits of the Blytheville School District to the state Division of Elementary and Secondary Education for an investigation by the state's Professional Licensure Standards Board.
