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17 arrested in drug investigation in White County

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SEARCY, ARKANSAS—Seventeen individuals were arrested Thursday morning as part of a sweeping law enforcement operation that targeted associates of a drug organization responsible for the distribution of methamphetamine and cocaine in Searcy and the White County area.The investigation, named Operation Central Sweep, began in... Read More.
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Arkansas House Report 03.10.21

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Thursday will mark the 60th day of the 2021 Regular Session.The House passed 18 bills on Wednesday, including the following:HB1517-This bill states that the Secretary of State shall prepare and administer electronic voter registration application forms. Electronic voter registration application forms may serve for... Read More.

Fewer People Taking the COVID Vaccine

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson made more people eligible for the COVID vaccine Monday, but health officials say there's resistance to getting it.By expanding the 1-B group, the governor made it possible for another 180,000 to receive the vaccine.  However, it appears fewer people are showing... Read More.
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Sen. Garner Files Bill to Eliminate Arkansas Income Tax

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Arkansas Republican State Sen. Trent Garner from El Dorado filed a bill Wednesday that would eliminate the state income tax.  Garner tweeted, "BOLD reforms require BOLD actions" in reference to filing the bill.The state says it collected $2.41 billion in individual income tax since... Read More.

Arkansas Senate Approves Bill Protecting Female Sports

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The Arkansas Senate approved a bill that protects female sports by banning transgender women and girls from participating in those sports.Republican State Senator Missy Irvin from Mt. View and Republican State Representative Sonia Barker from Smackover sponsored SB354, the "Fairness in Women Sports Act". 
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Arkansas House Report 03.09.21

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More than 300 bills have been signed into law so far during the 2021 Regular Session.The House passed more than 20 bills today including the following:HB1429-This bill reduces the waiting period from after a parent or guardian withdraws his or her child from a... Read More.

Funds to fight COVID near $38.8 million for UAMS

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LITTLE ROCK — Since last year’s arrival of COVID-19, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have received nearly $38.8 million, primarily from state and federal sources, to help combat the disease.The state of Arkansas has provided $16.9 million, or 43.4%... Read More.
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Moody And Notae Honored By SEC Coaches

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Moody And Notae Honored By SEC CoachesFAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas guard Moses Moody picked up three honors by the SEC coaches, including SEC Freshman of the Year, and JD Notae was voted the SEC Sixth-Man of the Year, the league announced today.In addition to being selected... Read More.
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