Sheriff Race Legal Fallout: An Arkansas judge dismissed a second-degree murder charge against Lonoke County sheriff nominee Aaron Spencer, citing due process violations after a dash-cam memory card went missing, dealing a major blow to the prosecution just before the November ballot. Family Safety & Child Welfare: Arkansas lawmakers heard updates on DCFS prevention and in-home services, with quarterly results showing most kids stay safely with families and far fewer enter foster care after early intervention. Medicaid Work Requirements: CMS issued interim guidance for Medicaid work rules, but states face a tight Jan. 1, 2027 rollout deadline and critics warn eligible people could lose coverage over paperwork and system failures. Energy & Cost of Living: Gas prices in Arkansas show mixed movement—Pulaski diesel hit $4.69 in the week ending May 30, while E15 and premium/midgrade prices varied by county. Public Safety Push: Arkansas State Police urged parents to use National Internet Safety Month resources as online enticement cases often rise in summer and at the start of school. Local Government Watch: Bull Shoals mayor Bill Stahlman gave conflicting accounts about a voter-approved 1% sales tax tied to a sewer bond, raising new questions about city handling and reconciliation.