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Gov. Hutchinson Hosting COVID Anniversary Event in Pine Bluff

Tuesday, March 9 by Staff

PINE BLUFF, Ark. — Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson will be hosting an anniversary event in Pine Bluff on Thursday (March 11) to look back at how the virus has impacted Arkansans one year after the pandemic started.He did provide an update on Monday of... Read More.

Producers Rice Mill, Scenic Hill Solar to build 26-megawatt solar plant in Stuttgart

Tuesday, March 9 by Staff

From Talk Business & Politics, click here for more.Farmer-owned cooperative Producers Rice Mill and North Little Rock-based solar power developer Scenic Hill Solar announced Tuesday that the Arkansas Public Service Commission has approved a 26-megawatt DC solar power plant... Read More.

Governor credits mitigation efforts for COVID-19 decline

Tuesday, March 9 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday credited the state’s ongoing commitment to COVID-19 vaccinations, masking, and other mitigation efforts for a continued decline in active cases and hospitalizations.The state Department of Health reported 432 new cases Tuesday, bringing the state’s... Read More.

Arkansas House panel OKs bans on trans youth treatments

Tuesday, March 9 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas House panel on Tuesday advanced legislation banning gender-confirming health care for minors, despite opponents warning it would further stigmatize and harm transgender youth.The House Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee endorsed the measure on a 12-4 vote,... Read More.

Arkansas Senate OKs plan to overhaul Medicaid expansion

Tuesday, March 9 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday approved a plan to overhaul the state’s Medicaid expansion by encouraging rather than requiring people on the program to work or go to school.The Senate voted 26-3 in favor of the effort to rework... Read More.

Arkansas House Report 03.08.21

Monday, March 8 by Staff

The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee began hearing proposed constitutional amendments this afternoon. You can watch the presentations at www.arkansashouse.org. Meanwhile, the House took up several public health and education bills this afternoon. Members passed the following bills: HB1258-This bill authorizes full independent practice authority... Read More.

Gov. Hutchinson wants ‘off-ramp’ not ‘cliff’ to end mask mandate

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP — Governor Asa Hutchinson says residents will be required to wear masks in public through at least the end of the month, but health officials are developing criteria for when to lift the measure aimed at limiting the spread of... Read More.

Arkansas House Update 03.05.21

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

As we wind down the 8th week of the 2021 Regular Session, more than 270 bills have been signed into law.Next week, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee will begin hearing proposals for constitutional amendments. According to Joint Rules, the House and... Read More.

State’s High Court to Hear Challenge to COVID Restrictions

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court said Friday that it would hear arguments in a lawsuit by a group of legislators challenging the state’s coronavirus restrictions.Justices granted the request for oral arguments in the case but did not immediately schedule the... Read More.

ADH Plans for Five Mass COVID Vaccination Clinics

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Plans for five mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics in the state each week starting on Thursday have been announced by The Arkansas Department of Health.The first clinic will be Thursday at the Conway County Fairgrounds in Morrilton, the health department... Read More.

Lt. Gov. Griffin Gets Trump Endorsement for AG

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin has received an endorsement from former President Donald Trump in his bid to become the next Attorney General in Arkansas.”Lieutenant Governor Tim Griffin, who is running for Attorney General, is a highly respected Army Veteran who will always fight for... Read More.

Pine Bluff Could Lose Metro Status and Some Federal Funds

Sunday, March 7 by Staff

Pine Bluff is one of 144 cities the federal government could downgrade from being designated a metropolitan statistical area or MSA.Other Arkansas cities on the list include Hot Springs, Jonesboro, and Texarkana.If the cities are removed from MSA designation, they could face a loss... Read More.