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COVID Numbers 03.04.21

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Governor, supreme court differ on covid shots

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ highest court on Thursday ordered the state to immediately make the coronavirus vaccine available to judges, prosecutors and other court employees, but Gov. Asa Hutchinson said they’ll have to wait if they’re not already eligible for the shots.The ...
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Arkansas virus hospitalizations drop, state adds 404 cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas due to the coronavirus on Wednesday fell to its lowest level since September as the state reported 404 new virus cases.The Department of Health said Arkansas’ COVID-hospitalizations dropped by 19 to 397 ...
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New Task Force to Look Into Effects of Winter Storm

A new task force is being established to take a look at the state's response to the winter storm that hit Arkansas last month.Gov. Hutchinson signed the executive order Wednesday saying "This is the time to learn from what we went through," Hutchinson said ...
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Arkansas House Update 03.03.2021

On Wednesday, there were close to 30 additional bills filed and more than 20 bills advancing from committees. On the House floor members passed the following: SB6-This bill would ban abortions except those performed to protect the life and health of the mother. HB1213-This bill amends code ...
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Governor signs Stand ground law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law a measure easing the state’s restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense.The Republican governor signed the measure that removes the duty to retreat before deadly force can be ...
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Legislature approves near total ban on abortion

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation banning nearly all abortions, sending the bill to a Republican governor who has expressed reservations about the move. The majority-Republican House voted 75-18 for the bill, which bans ...
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Total Confirmed COVID Recoveries Are Up

The Arkansas Health Department says total confirmed cases have increased by 212 while confirmed recoveries have increased by 272.  The department says confirmed active cases have decreased by 55.  COVID deaths increased by 8 on Tuesday.
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Arkansas House Report 03.02.2021

More than 1,000 bills have been filed since the session began and more than 200 have been signed into law. Tuesday marked the 51st day for the 2021 Regular Session.This afternoon, the House passed the following:HB1061-This bill creates the No Patient Left Alone Act. ...
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Former Ebony and Jet Magazine Owner will speak at UAPB’s Women’s History Month Event

Former Ebony and Jet Magazine Owner will speak at UAPB’s Women’s History Month EventPine Bluff, AR (March 1, 2021) – Journalist, publisher, and former chairman/ CEO of Johnson Publishing Company, formerly the ...
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Arkansas Allows Home Delivery of Alcohol

Arkansas joins 30 other states in allowing home delivery of alcohol with Gov. Hutchinson signing a bill on Monday.Liquor stores can now deliver spirits, beer, and wine directly to homes.  This comes after Gov. Hutchinson allowed liquor stores to deliver to homes on a ...
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Proposed overhaul of Arkansas Medicaid expansion unveiled

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Republican lawmakers on Monday proposed overhauling Arkansas' Medicaid expansion to encourage recipients to work after the state's work requirement was halted by the courts and President Joe Biden's administration.Proposed legislation would continue using Medicaid funds ...
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