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Arkansas

Arkansas governor declares ‘state of emergency’ ahead of Monday’s solar eclipse

WASHINGTON (TND) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Friday as The Natural State prepares to host an influx of tourists for Monday’s solar eclipse. Specifically, Sander’s state of emergency is concerned with potential disruptions to commercial shipping and consumer goods in the state, from groceries and toiletries to livestock and […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas state officials prepare for 2024 solar eclipse | Eclipse

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Transportation held a conference discussing the impact the April 8 eclipse will have on the state. In just over a month, Arkansas will be a destination for thousands of visitors from across the globe. The expected influx of people poses unprecedented challenges and […]

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Arkansas

LIST: Warming shelters opening up across Arkansas in anticipation of dangerous cold

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — In anticipation of dangerous cold that is expected to move into Arkansas over the weekend and into early next week, cities and organizations are planning to open their doors for people seeking refuge from the freezing temperatures. BENTON Northside Church of Christ, located at 917 N. East St. in Benton, is […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas Governor-elect names picks to head public safety, emergency management

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – Arkansas Governor-elect Sarah Huckabee-Sanders announced two picks for members of her cabinet Monday morning. According to content partner KARK, Sanders announced her intent to nominate Captain Mike Hagar as the next Secretary of the Department of Public Safety. She added Hagar would also serve as Director of the Division of […]

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Alaska

Biden signs bill to avert government shutdown, aid Ukraine | Politics | #alaska | #politics

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Arkansas

Arkansas turning down remaining federal rental assistance

Arkansas is turning down most of the $146 million in federal pandemic rental assistance the state was set to receive By ANDREW DeMILLO Associated Press April 22, 2022, 10:44 PM • 2 min read Share to FacebookShare to TwitterEmail this article LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday said he was refusing […]

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