Arkansas Advocate : Arkansas lawmakers question implementation of federal refugee resettlement program | Regional News
Rep. Ryan Rose, R-Van Buren, questions the state’s participation in a federal refugee resettlement program during a legislative meeting on April 25, 2024. Arkansas lawmakers on a split vote approved an amended Department of Human Services appropriations bill Thursday and promised continued discussion about the state’s involvement in a federal refugee resettlement program. The Joint […]
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Arkansas lawmakers propose amendments as passage of fiscal 2025 budget nears • Arkansas Advocate
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Arkansas’ 2024 fiscal session, which was initially projected to end this week, is now expected to end May 2 or possibly the following week, House Speaker Matthew Shepherd said Thursday. During the final days of the session, the Legislature will pass the fiscal year 2025 budget, also known as the Revenue Stabilization Act. The Joint […]
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David Pryor’s family reflects on his life, legacy
Final farewells began Friday for David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator. Pryor’s body lies in state for the public to pay their respects. LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Final farewells began Friday at the State Capitol for David Pryor, a former Arkansas governor and U.S. senator. Droves of people filled the second floor […]
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Former Sen. Mark Pryor, Clinton administration officials remember late Gov. David Pryor during memorial at Arkansas Capitol
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A weekend of remembrance for a political giant in Arkansas has started, bringing in people across the country to pay their respects. Former Arkansas Gov. David Pryor, who also served the Natural State as a U.S. senator and congressman, died Saturday at 89 years old. David Pryor, former Arkansas governor, U.S. […]
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Arkansas governor renews waiver for tornado housing units • Arkansas Advocate
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has renewed a waiver for the transport of housing units as part of the ongoing tornado recovery efforts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is delivering temporary housing units to assist Arkansans impacted by the severe weather and tornadoes that struck central Arkansas on Mar. 31, 2023. The storms killed at […]
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Washington Post spotlights ballot initiative push to protect abortion rights in Arkansas
RED-STATE ACTIVISM: An abortion rights rally held earlier this year at the Capitol As readers of this blog know, signatures are currently being gathered to place a constitutional amendment on the ballot that would reverse Arkansas’s abortion ban. If passed, the amendment would not allow the state to “prohibit, penalize, delay, or restrict abortion services […]
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Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame opens for nominations
Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame opens for nominations April 26, 2024 NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A new initiative is providing an opportunity to recognize Latinos who have made a significant contribution to Arkansas. A release Friday stated that the Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame has been launched, and nominations for its inaugural class are […]
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Jack Wagoner, attorney who challenged Arkansas’ same-sex marriage ban, dies
FILE – Attorney Jack Wagoner is interviewed after a hearing in the Pulaski County Court House in Little Rock, Ark., Thursday, April 17, 2014. Jack Wagoner, an attorney who represented same-sex couples who successfully challenged Arkansas’ ban on gay marriage before state and federal courts, has died, Tuesday, April 23, 2024. He was 62. (AP […]
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Arkansas purchases $4 million-plus 19-acre site in North Little Rock for new crime lab
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – State officials are saying improvements in processing quality and speed for the Arkansas crime lab are on the way after a land purchase in North Little Rock. A spokesperson for the Arkansas Department of Public Safety said the agency purchased 19 acres in North Little Rock on Thursday to build a […]
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Arkansas woman recognized by SBA in aftermath of EF3 tornado
An Arkansas woman was recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration after her non-profit helped the city of Wynne recover from a devastating EF3 tornado. WYNNE, Ark. — (Ed.s note: The attached video is from the March 29, 2024.) An Arkansas woman has been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for the work […]
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