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Little Rock Mayoral Candidates Address Priorities At Southwest City Forum
Questions were answered, the report states, on crime, affordable housing, and community youth programs.
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If Approved, Arkansas' Recreational Marijuana Law Would Be Tightest In U.S.
Nineteen other states have legalized cannabis for adult use, but Arkansas would be only the fourth to still outlaw growing at home.
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Arkansas Legislative Panel Approves $64 Million In School Relief Funds
This is the panel's eighth round of review of school districts' spending plans since July, following strong recommendations.
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Arkansas House Panel Recommends Public School Funding Plan That Includes Teacher Raises
In a voice vote, the House Education Committee approved the proposal, while senators opposed it.
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Arkansas Joins National Maternal Health Care Alliance
States qualify for enrollment in the Alliance for Innovation on Maternal Health (AIM) by developing a competent “perinatal collaborative."
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Little Rock Housing Complex Facing AG Lawsuit Pleads No Contest To City Code Violations
Sylvester Smith, the attorney representing Big Country Chateau, said about 90 percent of the “life and safety issues” have been resolved.
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Federal Judge Declares Parts Of State Election Law Unconstitutional
The ruling affects six parts of Arkansas election law, the report indicates.
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Little Rock Housing Authority Failed To Follow Spending And Contracting Rules, HUD Finds
It's the result of the review of samples of two-and-a-half years of contracts and financial documents from the Housing Authority.
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Lawmakers Authorize Almost $55 Million In Recovery Funds For School Districts
The action marked the panel's seventh round of review of school districts' spending plans since July.
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Citations Issued In Huntsville School District Abuse Case
Other Huntsville High School offcials remain under investigation, the report states.
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Former Nonprofit Executives Admit Roles In Bribery Scheme At Arkansas Statehouse
The report indicates they are Tom and Bontiea Goss, the former nonprofit executives.
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Administrative Judge From Scott Tapped To Lead Arkansas Public Service Commission
Katie Anderson was appointed by the governor.
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Arkansas Senate Suspends Republican Clark For “Frivolous” Complaint, Changes Rules For Future Ethics Filings
The 26-4 vote came after three Senate Ethics Committee meetings and two full Senate meetings, bringing an end to several weeks of debate.
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School Safety Commission Adopts Final Proposals Before Report Due Date
Its final report to the governor is due Oct. 1.
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Limited-English Voters Face Barriers To Casting Ballots In Arkansas
The secretary of state’s office did not respond to multiple requests for comment for this story.
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Most Arkansas Pregnancy Center Grant Applicants Awarded Requested State Funds
Two organizations will get some of the money requested, and the final two will get none, since their requests did not adhere to the rules.
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UAMS Researchers Track Monkeypox Mutation As Possible Spur To Its Spread
It may be different from previous outbreaks, the report states.
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Arkansas DHS Chief Of Staff Will Replace Outgoing Human Services Secretary
The report states the governor appointed Mark White to replace Gillespie.
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Legislators Approve $72 Million In Relief Funds For Arkansas School Districts
This action was taken by the Arkansas Legislative Council subcommittee, the report states.
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Voters Will Decide Recreational Marijuana Amendment, Arkansas High Court Rules
This determination centers on a judge's 20-page decision, according to the report.