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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Arkansas AG approves ballot titles for transparency amendment
Arkansas’ attorney general approved ballot titles for a referendum that could eventually enshrine existing Freedom of Information Act laws into the state constitution.Tim Griffin certified the popular name and ballot title for four different versions of the proposed constitutional amendments.This came a day after the group, Arkansas Citizens for Transparency, filed a lawsuit against Griffin, […]
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Arkansas Initiative Would Ease MMJ Program Restrictions, Introduce Rec Trigger Law
While Arkansas approved its medical cannabis initiative back in 2016, there are still a number of limitations when compared to other states that have made similar moves. For example, patients can only purchase up to 2.5 ounces of medical cannabis in a 14-day period, patients under 21 cannot consume herbal forms of cannabis, dispensaries cannot […]
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Trump bid to delay New York fraud trial ‘without merit,’ judge says | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump looks on as he attends the ALGOP Summer Meeting in Montgomery, Alabama, Aug. 4, 2023. Cheney Orr | Reuters A New York judge on Wednesday rejected Donald Trump’s request to delay his sweeping civil fraud trial, calling the former president’s request “completely without merit.” One day […]
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Court rejects Alabama congressional map in racial gerrymandering case | #elections | #alabama
A panel of three federal judges blocked Alabama from conducting any elections using a congressional map that was accused of being racially gerrymandered against the state’s Black voters. Finding that it would be “practically impossible” for the state’s legislature to fix the map ahead of the 2024 election cycle, the panel ordered a special master […]
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Court rejects Alabama congressional map in racial gerrymandering case | #elections | #alabama
A map of a GOP proposal to redraw Alabama’s congressional districts is displayed at the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., Tuesday, July 18, 2023. Kim Chandler | AP A panel of three federal judges on Tuesday struck down an Alabama congressional map accused of being racially gerrymandered against the state’s Black voters. Finding that it […]
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NYC outdoor dining: Mayor Adams to sign bill allowing eating establishments to keep outdoor spaces
SCHUYLERVILLE, the Bronx (WABC) — Outdoor dining will officially become a permanent fixture in New York City on Wednesday. Some new rules will be in place when Mayor Eric Adams signs the outdoor dining bill into place. The main difference is that, starting next year, those roadway sheds will eventually become seasonal. Dining establishments will […]
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Sarah Sanders picks Arkansas Republican chairman to fill vacant state Supreme Court spot
Arkansas’s state Supreme Court will see a conservative majority if its newest nominee is confirmed, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-AR) announced on Monday. Sanders announced her nomination of former state prosecutor and Arkansas Republican Party Chairman Cody Hiland to fill a vacant role on the state’s highest court. Hiland would take Justice Robin Wynne’s seat […]
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Statement from Lisa Sweeney-Miran and Dan Williams on Boulder City Council’s 05/04/23 vote to remove panelist from police oversight panel. | #citycouncil
City Council in Boulder votes to overrule Police Oversight Selection Committee May 4th, 2023 Tonight’s Boulder City Council vote to interfere with police oversight was unlawful and unethical. The police union, the police foundation, and anti-homeless hate groups have pushed an overly politicized city council into breaking their own laws. The council’s action is a […]
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Law enforcement preparing for upcoming permitless concealed carry law | #republicans | #Alabama | #GOP
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) – Beginning Jan. 1, anyone age 18 or older in Alabama who is not prohibited by state or federal law may carry a concealed pistol without a permit. The law was passed during the 2022 state legislative session but drew backlash from sheriffs across the state. Law enforcement groups have said that […]
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