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Governor sets goal for state vaccinations

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday set a goal to have half of the state’s population at least partially vaccinated against the coronavirus within the next three months.Hutchinson set the goal as the state continues to lag most of... Read More.

State surplus growing, financial office says

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ finance office on Tuesday said the state’s surplus for the current fiscal year has grown to nearly $717 million.The Department of Finance and Administration said the state’s net available general revenue for the fiscal year that began July... Read More.
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Webb announces run for Lt. Governor

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Republican Party Chairman Doyle Webb announced Tuesday he’s running for lieutenant governor next year, making him the third GOP candidate to seek the state’s No. 2 constitutional office.“I look forward to a vigorous campaign and getting out... Read More.

Culture wars, covid issues dominate legislative session

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The 108-day Arkansas legislative session that wrapped up last week was dominated by culture war issues and the coronavirus pandemic, but lawmakers took up a long list of other items, including voting law changes, an increase in teacher salaries... Read More.
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Committee recommends University remove Fulbright statue

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A University of Arkansas committee says tributes honoring a former senator, alum and segregationist whose beliefs did not align with the values of the institution today should be removed from campus.The committee considered J. William Fulbright’s stance on integration and... Read More.
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Governor signs bill nixing vaccine passports

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law measures preventing state and local governments from requiring the coronavirus vaccine or proof of vaccination in order to access services.The ban on requiring a vaccine would also prohibit it as... Read More.
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State house rejects cut to early voting days

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Tuesday rejected legislation to cut early voting in the state by a day.The House voted down the measure 39-43. The Senate last week had approved the bill, which would have eliminated early voting on the... Read More.
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State House works to change gun law restrictions

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday reworked an effort to preempt federal gun restrictions in the state following objections from the governor, law enforcement and prosecutors that a previous proposal went too far and jeopardized public safety.The House State Agencies and... Read More.

Senate overrides veto of gun legislation

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday voted to override Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of a bill prohibiting local police from enforcing federal gun restrictions, moving closer to enacting the measure despite objections that it would jeopardize public safety.The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.
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