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Arkansas Governor Vetoes First Bills From 2023 Legislative Session
According to the report, Sanders called four bills "unnecessary."
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Arkansas Delta School District Becomes First To Pursue Transformation Campus Under LEARNS Act
Community members applauded the news, including Republican state Rep. Mark McElroy of Tillar, who started dancing and hugging neighbors.
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Hutchinson Says He'd ‘Defer To Science' In Abortion Pill Access, Reflecting GOP Reluctance On The Issue
Based on multiple reports and sources, it appears clear Republicans are looking to deflect the topic of abortion, as elections beckon.
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New Arkansas Social Media Age Verification Law Could Complicate Student-Athletes' Publicity Efforts
Recruiters discovered Dendy and other outstanding Arkansas athletes through his high school coaches' networks and on social media.
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Arkansas To Send Reserve Funds To UAMS For Cancer Center, Redirect Medical Marijuana Tax
The state is expected to send $100 million in reserve funds over the next two years.
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USDA Approves Waivers For Arkansas SNAP Recipients Affected By Tornadoes
The first waiver gives SNAP recipients in Cross, Lonoke and Pulaski counties to May 1 to report their loss of food purchased with benefits.
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CAPES Official Says Republican Sanders Ignored Rural Communities, Gave Them No Voice In Education Bill
Citizens for Arkansas Public Education and Students (CAPES) filed a statement with the Arkansas Ethics Commission on Monday.
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‘Gutted' Tire Recycling Bill Passes On Arkansas Legislature's Final Day
The original bill would have made sweeping changes, the report states.
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Arkansas Lawmakers Conclude Work Following Approval Of Tax Cuts, Education Legislation
“It started with a slow trot and ended with a mad dash to the finish,” Rep. Carlton Wing, R-North Little Rock, told House members.
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SESSION SNAPSHOT: The 94th Arkansas General Assembly Adjourns
A conclusion, with the final tidbits, happenings, and worthy notes herein.
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Biden OKs Request For 100 Percent Cost Coverage For Arkansas Storm Cleanup
When President Biden says, "We'll be here until we're finished," this gesture apparently proves his administration means it.
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Bill To Save Arkansas Delta School From Consolidation Awaits Governor's Signature
The Marvell-Elaine school district in rural Phillips County is scheduled to be consolidated this year.
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Legislation On Arkansas Governor's Desk Would Reboot $1M Pregnancy Resource Center Grant Fund
The state Legislature set aside the same taxpayer-funded amount last year to support “crisis pregnancy centers,” maternity homes, others.
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Arkansas Legislature Passes Social Media Age Verification Bill Over Privacy, Speech Concerns
All social media platforms will have to verify ages by the end of the year, the report states.
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Arkansas Parole Overhaul Tweaked After House Committee Concerns
Concerns had been raised, the report states.
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Arkansas General Assembly Cuts Top Individual And Corporate Income Tax Rates
The report indicates only Democrats opposed the tax cuts.
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Arkansas House Sends Amended Career And Technical Education Bill To Governor's Desk
The most contentious part of is how it changes the requirement for high school students to take a computer science course to graduate.
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Pronoun Restrictions In Arkansas Schools Head To Sanders's Desk
The Senate approved the bill along party lines Wednesday. It would require written permission from a minor's parent or guardian.
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Arkansas Parents' Bill Of Rights Legislation Pulled For Amendments
Sponsor Rep. Mindy McAlindon, R-Centerton, said there were multiple amendments because she worked with the governor's office to ensure it.
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Arkansas Governor Requests Additional Assistance For Tornado Cleanup
Federal aid now covers 75 percent of costs, but additional funding is required to help Arkansans in need, Sanders said in a statement.
