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Privatization, More Fees Among Proposals To Fix Arkansas's Tire Recycling Problem
The state Legislature will be forced to take action on the Tire Accountability Program because it ran out of reimbursement money in August.
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Fifth Arkansan Charged In Connection With Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol Attack
Brennen Machacek of Hindsville was arrested on federal charges, the report indicates.
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Sarah Huckabee Sanders To Appoint Top Department Attorney As Arkansas Energy Secretary
Shane Khoury is expected to receive the appointment, the report states.
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Americans Obligated To Defend Democracy, Rep. Liz Cheney Says, During Bentonville Appearance
“We have an obligation to make sure that as Americans we understand how our institutions work" -- U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney
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Arkansas' Hutchinson, Other GOP Governors Ask Biden To End Public Health Emergency
Hutchinson is one of 25 who made the request, the report states.
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Arkansas Legislative Council Approves Rural Hospital Aid, Court System Funds
The Arkansas Legislative Council's Performance Evaluation and Expenditure Review subcommittee green-lit the American Rescue Plan Act.
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Camden, Ark., Made Rocket Launcher And Missiles Changing Ukraine Conflict
The award on Dec. 2 will ramp up production of M142 launchers that have become a game changer in the Ukraine conflict.
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Arkansas Lawmakers Approve Emergency Rules For School-Safety Grant Funding
“If we can get these approved, then that will assist us in getting the money out to school districts sooner" -- Salas-Ford
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Arkansas Becomes Latest State To Ban TikTok On Public Devices After Governor's Directive
Arkansas joins over six states in action against TikTok, the report states.
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Arkansas Attorney General Directs $140 Million In Opioid Settlement Funds To General Revenue Fund
Many lawsuits against opioid manufacturers and distributors restrict the use of funds to initiatives addressing the opioid epidemic.
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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Companies Complain About Seed-To-Sale Tracking Software
Cultivators and dispensaries complain patient-product data disappear, the software often goes down, and available training is insufficient.
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Arkansas Hospitals And Health Advocates Urge Vaccinations During Harsh Flu Season
Several hospitals joined forces with the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement.
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Official Recommends Lottery Scholarship Add More Support For Low-Income Students
Maria Markham, director of the Arkansas Division of Higher Education, discussed creating a sliding scale.
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Lawmakers Approve $20 Million For Arkansas Court Management System Upgrade
The Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts will use $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act dollars to accelerate its development.
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New Sevier County Hospital Wins $6.25 Million Grant After Legislative Panel Debate
Not receiving the funds “would really put us in a financial bind,” hospital CEO House told an Arkansas Legislative Council subcommittee.
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Arkansas State Police Investigate Death Of Prisoner At East Arkansas Unit
Law enforcement released no other details on the death, according to the report.
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Arkansas Pregnancy Centers Seek Almost $500,000 In Second Round Of State Grants
Nine of 16 applicants for this second round of funding also applied for the first round in August, and eight of them were granted requests.
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Wes Ward To Continue As Agriculture Secretary Under Huckabee Sanders
Ward was a U.S. Marine for over 22 years, the report states.
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Arkansas AG-Elect Tim Griffin Restructures Office, Appoints Senior Staff
The report indicates a "unified supervisory structure" within the office.
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COMMENTARY: Sanders Faces Many Educational Challenges Which Could Define Her Term, Teacher Writes In Commentary
The teacher writes on being "intentional" about relaying the importance of elections to students.