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Governor signs Stand ground law

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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... Read More.

Legislature approves near total ban on abortion

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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 all abortions except those to save... Read More.
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Total Confirmed COVID Recoveries Are Up

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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.

Arkansas House Report 03.02.2021

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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.... Read More.
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Arkansas Allows Home Delivery of Alcohol

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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... Read More.
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Proposed overhaul of Arkansas Medicaid expansion unveiled

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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... Read More.

ADH Says Over 313,000 COVID Recoveries in the State

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The Arkansas Department of Health says there are 2,882 confirmed COVID cases in the state as of Monday.  There are another 1,360 probable cases according to the latest numbers released by the ADH.  The total number of cases in the state since the beginning... Read More.
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Arkansas House Update 03.01.21

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The House entered the 8th week of the Regular Session on Monday. Members passed the following bills on the House floor:HB1464-This bill adds a provision to the Arkansas Code that allows parents to challenge instructional material, events or activities in public schools.HB1389-This bill creates the... Read More.

Back the Blue Bill to be Heard in Committee Today

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An Arkansas House Committee will hear a bill that will allow for some cities that defund their police to have state funds returned to the state. The House City, County and Local Affairs Committee will hear HB1223, the Back the Blue Act, is sponsored by... Read More.
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Gas Prices Up Around the State

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As you've noticed, you're paying more gas now than you did last month.GasBuddy.com’s Sunday survey of the 1,826 stations in the state, says the average price of a gallon of gas rose 10 cents in the last week to $2.47.Motorists are paying 29.5 cents... Read More.

New Medicaid Expansion Rolls Out Today

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson's administration and some lawmakers will roll out their newest version of Medicaid expansion Monday.  ARHOME, Arkansas Health and Opportunity For Me, will be sponsored by State Sen. Missy Irvin, R-Moutain View and State Rep. Michelle Gray, R-Bethesda.In a Talk Business &... Read More.
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