Good morning, Rogers.

Legislation to limit Education Freedom Account funds for extracurricular activities and travel costs passed the House (74-9) and Senate (29-1) on Wednesday and now goes to the governor’s desk.

The bill applies to both private school and home school families and requires funds to be spent mainly on education while allowing extra money for co-curricular courses at public schools.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed a bill on Wednesday — that bans prescription drug middlemen from owning pharmacies in Arkansas — despite opposition from CVS.

Cities and counties in Northwest Arkansas are working together on a plan to manage growth as DPZ CoDesign begins its early-stage report, expected by the first quarter.

Rogers officials and community leaders say updating zoning laws for mixed-use development and greenspace is key to handling a region that may reach 1 million residents by 2050—public engagement on the plan is expected later this year.

The Arkansas 95th General Assembly ended its active session after 94 days in Little Rock—passing hundreds of bills and a $6.5 billion spending plan that sets aside $2.5 billion for education.

Lawmakers blocked a $750 million request for a new prison in Franklin County—and they expect to revisit this issue in next year’s fiscal session when the legislative session will officially close on May 5.

Erianna Gooden became Northside's all-time leading scorer by finishing with 1,902 points, 793 rebounds, and 420 assists and helping the team win the 6A state title over Fayetteville on April 15th—she was named state tournament MVP and will play Division I basketball at the University of Colorado.

Soulful Candlelight Yoga and Reiki Healing

7-8:30 p.m. — NWA Healing Hub — Check event page for costs — Experience gentle yoga by candlelight followed by a restorative Reiki session.

7th Annual Kid's Splash & Dash

2-3:30 p.m. — Bentonville Community Center — Registration required — Dive into fun and support MS research with this exciting kids' race event.

Ty Myers Live Performance

7:30-9:30 p.m. — JJ's Live — Tickets available online or at the door — Enjoy great music from Ty Myers & Harper O'Neill with your favorite drinks.