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Access To Information Is A Continuous Issue In Arkansas
The nearly three hours of testimony came from citizens who identified themselves as Republicans, then a proposal was rejected.
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House Panel Dismisses Bill That Opponents Argue Would Undo State's Computer Science Progress
Sen. Jim Dotson (R-Bentonville) told the House Education Committee this is the result of conversations with constituents.
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What Is The Protect Arkansas Act? So-Called "Party Of Law And Order" (GOP) Seeks Overhaul
Sanders would like to revise the parole system, the report states.
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Hutchinson, Mulling Presidential Run, Calls For Even More Guns In Wake Of Nashville Massacre
Hutchinson avoids the concerns of real people -- as is the Republicans' wont -- and calls for more guns in the GOP "Wild West" quest.
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Continuing To Dodge Real-Life Issues, GOP Instead Looks To Gut Freedom Of Information Act
A law professor and FOIA expert said, “This is a 100 percent an effort to disembowel the FOIA.”
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Governor-Backed Bill To Change Arkansas's Parole And Criminal Justice System Introduced
The Republican governor, press secretary for the twice-impeached Trump, also announced the state would try to build a new, 3,000-bed prison.
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"Where Is The Right For The Folks Who Are Trans?” GOP Continues Battering Of LGBTQ+ Community
The transgender community also has its First Amendment rights, Avanzino said.
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Arkansas Lawmakers To Again Consider Extending Special Tax On Medical Marijuana
The four percent excise tax generates millions for the University of Arkansas, for medical sciences and for the pursuit of recognition.
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Representative Asks: Should Local Boards Be Like The State Legislature?
The Perryville Republican points to the ease with which she can get together with or call other lawmakers to talk about legislation.
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City Court Case Against Little Rock Residences With Code Violations Nears Completion
Big Country Chateau on Colonel Glenn Road has new citations against it after a February inspection.
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Some Arkansas High School Athletes Would Profit From Fame Under Proposed Legislation
The bill by House Speaker Matthew Shepherd of El Dorado and Rep. RJ Hawk would allow high school athletes to profit off their image.
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Arkansas Medicaid Recipients Seek DHS Response To Feedback, More Time To Confirm Eligibility
Three attendees carried umbrellas with the message “Don't leave us waiting in the rain” painted on them. The small crowd also chanted.
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Dozens Of Contested Arkansas School Board Races Set For May 9
This was amended and re-referred to the Senate Education Committee in February, and would allow school board elections to be partisan.
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Arkansas Legislators File Two Bills Related To Abortion, "All But Illegal" In The State
Arkansas has one of the nation's strictest abortion bans, Act 180 of 2019, with a sole exception related to a woman's medical emergency.
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Arkansas Seeks Federal Disaster Relief After Winter Storm Earlier This Year
The request for federal assistance covers 11 counties in Sou. Arkansas — Bradley, Calhoun, Cleveland, Dallas, Desha, Drew, Grant, others.
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SESSION SNAPSHOT: The Arkansas Legislature Takes A Break
Included are some of the unique happenings and tidbits from the latest legislative session in Arkansas.
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Arkansas Senate Approves Proposal To Increase Food Stamp Asset Limit
This initially would have raised the resource limit to $12,500 for Arkansans to qualify for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.
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Panel Approves Bill Barring Mandatory Implicit Bias Training In Schools
The State Board of Education also could not require training for obtaining or renewing an educator license, or for professional development.
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Government Transparency Supporters In Arkansas "Won a Skirmish" Over The Issue, Report States
An Arkansas House committee, on a split voice vote, rejected proposed legislation that defined a quorum of a public meeting.
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Arkansas House Committee Votes Down Bill To Loosen Public Meetings Law
The report indicates the bill centers on stipulations of the state Freedom of Information Act.