"Arkansas Public Records Restrictions Bill Advances to House Vote"

The Arkansas State House is set to vote on a bill that would restrict public access to certain governmental records related to the security of the governor, state officials, and members of the General Assembly. Supporters argue that it is necessary to protect the safety of the governor and her family, while critics believe it is too expansive and would limit transparency. The bill comes after a lawsuit was filed against the Arkansas State Police for withholding records related to the governor's use of a public plane.