AR Times Update: Lawmakers pass compromise watershed bill that includes protections for the Buffalo River by Phillip PowellApril 15, 2025 Update: On Wednesday morning, the Senate gave final passage to the amended bill, sending it to the governor’s desk. The vote was 25-6, with four members voting “present.” A few Republicans joined […]
Democrat Gazette Watershed moratoriums oversight bill passes House Watershed moratoriums would require legislative approval by Neal Earley The Arkansas House of Representatives passed legislation Tuesday to give lawmakers greater oversight of restrictions on agriculture near watersheds in the state. Senate Bill 290 would require the Arkansas Department of Agriculture and […]
Permit moratorium bill passes Arkansas House End is in sight for legislation related to a long-standing permit moratorium in the Buffalo River watershed BY: AINSLEY PLATT – APRIL 15, 2025 The Arkansas House passed a bill Tuesday that would maintain a permit moratorium for hog farms in the Buffalo […]