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Arkansas

If Arkansas claims to protect life, it needs to do more for mothers and infants

Public officials and journalists use the word “crisis” a lot, sometimes when a situation is less than critical. But when it comes to the state of maternal health in Arkansas, “crisis” seems a mild term. The statistics on maternal deaths certainly paint a dire picture, and a new report last week added to the sense […]

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Mayor

State rep resigns in anticipation of becoming West Haven mayor

State Rep. Dorinda Borer, who is scheduled to be sworn in as the new mayor of West Haven Sunday, has submitted her letter of resignation from her General Assembly seat, according to Secretary of the State Stephanie Thomas. Borer’s resignation is effective at noon Saturday, according to Thomas. Thomas said Gov. Ned Lamont has 10 […]

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Alabama

Federal judge to hear request next week to block NC’s new Senate districts | #elections | #alabama

RALEIGH, N.C. — Plaintiffs in the state’s latest redistricting lawsuit asked federal judge James Dever Monday to speed up hearings on their request to block the new state Senate map before filing for the 2024 elections opens on Dec. 4. Dever agreed to require a response from the State Board of Elections by the Monday […]

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Alabama

Election fix may be in, voters won’t be shut out | #elections | #alabama

CBC Editorial: Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023; editorial #8884 The following is the opinion of Capitol Broadcasting Company The fix is in. Republicans make up 30% of North Carolina’s voters. But the partisan complexion of those North Carolinians who will populate the chambers of the state’s legislative branches of government will be quite to the contrary. […]

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Mayor

Baltimore mayor unveils state legislative priorities for 2023

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott on Thursday unveiled his team’s plan for the upcoming legislative session in Annapolis.Backed by members of his administration and the Baltimore City delegation, the mayor went through the wish list he’s taking to the State House next week.Scott said his top three priorities are public safety, the environment and infrastructure and […]

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Arkansas

New faces, new goals for Arkansas legislative session

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – With 2023 in full swing, the Arkansas legislature will see some new additions and ambitions. Lawmakers will convene Monday, Jan. 9 for the 94th General Assembly, and over a quarter of the Arkansas House and Senate will be full of fresh faces, according to content partner Talk Business and Politics. […]

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Arkansas

Arkansas leaders lay out priorities on education

Sunrise Anchor and Reporter Leaders of Arkansas House, Senate talk priorities for 2023 Updated: 11:04 AM CST Dec 5, 2022 Hide Transcript Show Transcript joining us now is Senator Bart Hester? Senator Bart Hester, You’ve been serving as *** senator of Arkansas for *** couple of years now. You were district number one. But there’s […]

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