Natural State Report — News from the Capitol in Little Rock to every county in the Natural State

11:56 a.m. CT Arkansas tax collections exceed forecast by $153.7 million through October 10:56 a.m. CT Justice Department plans election monitoring in Washington County 9:55 a.m. CT Arkansas polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day 7:54 a.m. CT Arkansas universities review dozens of degree programs for possible elimination 5:54 p.m. CT Arkansas attorney general joins court fight over abortion shield laws 4:56 p.m. CT Boone County prepares paper-verified voting system for Nov. 3 election 3:54 p.m. CT Libertarian candidates broaden Arkansas ballot for Tuesday’s election 2:55 p.m. CT USDA sets rice payment rates after farm bill changes backed by Boozman 11:56 a.m. CT Arkansas tax collections exceed forecast by $153.7 million through October 10:56 a.m. CT Justice Department plans election monitoring in Washington County 9:55 a.m. CT Arkansas polls open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Election Day 7:54 a.m. CT Arkansas universities review dozens of degree programs for possible elimination 5:54 p.m. CT Arkansas attorney general joins court fight over abortion shield laws 4:56 p.m. CT Boone County prepares paper-verified voting system for Nov. 3 election 3:54 p.m. CT Libertarian candidates broaden Arkansas ballot for Tuesday’s election 2:55 p.m. CT USDA sets rice payment rates after farm bill changes backed by Boozman