Courts: President Donald Trump withdrew Arkansas federal judge nominee Jonathan Rudofsky and tapped Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Nicholas Hiland for the appeals court. Separately, an Arkansas judge allowed a challenge to the state’s abortion ban to proceed. Health and Corrections: A state Medicaid official said shifting ARHOME enrollees to a new program would take more than six months, and the transition pause could be extended. At a prison-overcrowding hearing, former corrections chief Joe Profiri said Arkansas has the policies in place but needs more capacity to make community corrections work. Public Safety: Human remains were found near Arkansas 10 at Lake Maumelle. A semi-truck crash with reported injuries also blocked eastbound I-40 near Russellville, prompting a detour. Politics: Arkansas Democrats broke the Republican supermajority in the state House in last week’s election. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has proposed a $7 billion budget with increased spending for Medicaid, SNAP and school vouchers. Around the State: Arkansas veterans received free dental care at a first-of-its-kind clinic at Lyon College. Garth Brooks added two North Little Rock arena shows for February 2027, with tickets on sale Nov. 20. Sports: Arkansas men’s basketball fell 91-72 to Virginia, while the Razorbacks’ football team lost to Auburn on a late field goal.