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The 60 Percent Question: Is Issue 4 Arkansas' Last Shot At Recreational Marijuana?
Could 60 percent of Arkansas voters support marijuana legalization in a future election?
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Little Rock, "Bearing The Wounds Of Slavery, Jim Crow, And Redlining," Battles Gun Violence
Little Rock has been gripped by a gun violence epidemic. Accordingly, we should demand a policy response from our elected officials.
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"Nonpartisan" State Supreme Court Race? Carnahan Receives Funds From Republicans, Report States
Candidates are not nominated by political parties, and cannot claim party endorsements nor seek party contributions.
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Issue 2: Should Arkansas Make It More Difficult To Pass Laws At The Ballot Box?
Supporters of Issue 2 on the Nov. 8 ballot say constitutional changes need a certain amount of public support.
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Arkansas House District 11 Candidates Want Lower Taxes, Living Wage For Constituents
Republican Rebecca Burkes said she would focus on lowering taxes and lightening regulations and restrictions on small businesses.
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Arkansas AG, 17 Others Ask SEC For More Comment Time On ESG Rules
While reports indicate the rules would hold accountability to climate data and investors' funds, Republicans called it "a liberal agenda."
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Arkansas Voters To Elect Representative Of State's First Hispanic-Majority District
Democrat Diana Gonzales Worthen, Republican DeAnna Hodges, and Libertarian Steven Stilling are the three candidates seeking to serve.
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Man Sentenced To Life In Prison In Sex Trafficking Of 6-Year-Old
A 28-year-old Little Rock man is one of two men charged in the case, reports indicate.
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Russellville ER Doctor Recognized For Treating Opioid Patients Throughout Arkansas
Martin is an emergency department physician, CEO, and medical director of River Valley Medical Wellness, an addiction treatment center.
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State Begins Defense Of Ban Against Gender-Affirming Care For Minors
Lawyers from Attorney General Leslie Rutledge's office began their defense of the on Friday with a motion to dismiss the case.
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Part Of Arkansas 2nd District Redistricting Lawsuit Dismissed
The judges gave the plaintiffs, who are challenging the redrawn district primarily over claims of racial gerrymandering, 30 days.
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Arkansas Opens New Application Period For Pregnancy Center Grants
The deadline for applications is Nov. 23.
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Issue 1 Would Allow Arkansas Lawmakers To Call Themselves Into Special Session
Under current law, only the governor has that authority.
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Trial Challenging Gender-Affirming Health Care Ban For Transgender Minors Resumes Friday
Known as the Save Adolescents From Experimentation (SAFE) Act, it prohibits physicians from providing “gender transition” treatments.
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Arkansas Gubernatorial Candidates Debate Importance Of National Politics, Media Access
The hyper-partisanship in national politics is one reason Libertarian Ricky Dale Harrington Jr., said he's running for Arkansas governor.
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Mold, Sewage, Broken Appliances Among Tenants' Problems In Properties Whose Owner Faces AG Lawsuit
It's what makes Amy “the most mad” about their living situation at Big Country Chateau, which has had a plethora of problems.
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Transgender Teen Shares Experience With Gender-Affirming Care In Trial Against Arkansas Law
Brandt, 17, is one of the four transgender minors challenging Arkansas' ban on gender-affirming medical care for people under 18.
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Parents Of Transgender Arkansas Minors Testify In Favor Of Gender-Affirming Care
“He said, ‘I feel like we've done all this for nothing,'” referring to Parker's gender transition process so far, Donnie Saxton said.
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Major Contributors To Little Rock Mayoral Race Remain Unknown
And they can't know how candidates are spending those contribution dollars.
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Attorney General Candidates Spar Over Abortion, Recreational Marijuana
The Supreme Court overturned the case; the decision triggered the implementation of the act which bans abortion, except to save a life (Ark)