Arkansas House Report 02.10.21

Today is the deadline for members to file proposed Constitutional Amendments. More than 20 proposed amendments have been filed. You can find a complete list of the proposals which are labeled House Joint Resolutions and Senate Joint Resolutions at www.arkleg.state.ar.us. This afternoon, the House passed... Read More.

A Man is Dead After Shooting Near St. Vincent Hospital

Brian Keith Britt, 47, of Conway, was shot outside the entrance of the emergency room at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary Wedneday.Police say just before noon, witnesses heard several gunshots in the parking lot near the ER.When police got there, they say an adult black male was bleeding in... Read More.
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Tyson Foods Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2021 Results

From Tyson Foods: Springdale, Arkansas – February 11, 2021 – Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN), one of the world’s largest food companies and a recognized leader in protein with leading brands including Tyson, Jimmy Dean, Hillshire Farm, Ball Park, Wright, Aidells, ibp and State Fair, today reported the... Read More.

State Senate Committee Passes Bill Banning Most Abortions

An Arkansas Senate panel advanced legislation Wednesday aimed at forcing the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit Roe v. Wade by banning nearly all abortions.The Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee passed the bill banning all abortions except for those to save the life... Read More.
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State Senate Bans Flowers from Panels for Three Days

(AP) An Arkansas state senator on Wednesday was suspended from serving on two committees for three days because she called a colleague a name during a debate over a failed resolution. The Arkansas Senate voted 25-4 to forfeit Democratic state Sen. Stephanie Flowers’ privileges on... Read More.

Judge Says Blogger is Not a Reporter and Must Reveal Sources

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A blogger who was sued for defamation over an article criticizing a former Arkansas school board member must disclose her sources because she’s not protected under an Arkansas media law, a judge ruled. Pulaski County Circuit Judge Mackie Pierce concluded... Read More.
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Gov. Activates National Guard in Anticipation of Ice Storm

Governor Asa Hutchinson activated 64 members of the Arkansas National Guard Wednesday due to icy weather across the state. The guardsmen will help local agencies where needed. They can help by rescuing drivers and assisting first responders. The Deltaplex is currently under an Ice Storm... Read More.
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UAMS gets grant for DNA research

LITTLE ROCK — A four-year, $792,000 American Cancer Society Research Scholar grant has been awarded to researcher Justin Leung, Ph.D., at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to study DNA repair mechanisms.“Understanding the molecular processes of DNA repair can help both better... Read More.
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new cases of COVID, hospitalizations drop

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas reported 30 more coronavirus deaths Monday, while the state’s new cases and hospitalizations continued to drop.The Department of Health said the state’s total deaths since the pandemic began in March now total 5,106. The state’s virus cases rose... Read More.

Arkansas House Summary 02.08.21

More than 70 bills have now been signed into law as we begin the 5th week of the 2021 Regular Session.Another bill now making its way to the Governor’s desk is SB99. This bill, which regulates “step therapy” protocols, passed the House by a... Read More.