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Arkansas

Arkansas lawmakers wrap fiscal session, send budget to governor’s desk • Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas lawmakers concluded business in the 2024 fiscal session Thursday and plan to adjourn sine die May 9. The session lasted a week longer than initially projected, but House Speaker Matthew Shepherd, R-El Dorado, said he believed it went “relatively smoothly.” The fiscal year 2025 budget, also known as the Revenue Stabilization Act, heads to […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas authorities see ‘high risk’ of violence against religious nonprofits from Mideast war

Arkansas lawmakers will direct $500,000 in state funds to bolster security for religious nonprofits considered at risk of violence in light of ongoing conflict in the Middle East once state law enforcement officials specify how the money will be used.  Col. Mike Hagar, DPS secretary and head of the Arkansas State Police, asked on Nov. […]

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