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Legislature approves Governor’s budget proposal

Friday, May 3 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave final approval to bills outlining the state’s $6.3 billion budget for the coming year as they wrapped up this year’s legislative session.The House and Senate approved identical versions of the proposed Revenue Stabilization Act, the state’s budget... Read More.

Boozman, Cotton approve naming of Grimes as U.S. marshal

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded Senate confirmation of Gary Grimes to serve as U.S. Marshal for the Western District of Arkansas. “Gary Grimes has dedicated his career to public safety. I am confident he will continue to serve Arkansas with... Read More.

legislature sends restrictions on cryptocurrency bill to Governor

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday gave final approval to new restrictions on cryptocurrency mining operations after facing backlash for limiting local governments’ ability to regulate them last year.The majority-Republican House overwhelmingly approved the Senate-backed measures, sending them to GOP Gov.... Read More.

Lawsuit challenges background checks on gun buyers

Thursday, May 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Twenty-six Republican attorneys general filed lawsuits Wednesday challenging a new Biden administration rule requiring firearms dealers across the United States to run background checks on buyers at gun shows and other places outside brick-and-mortar stores.The lawsuits filed in federal court... Read More.

lawsuit filed over decision to remove X on state ID and driver’s licenses

Wednesday, May 1 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Several transgender, intersex and nonbinary Arkansas residents sued the state of Arkansas on Tuesday over its decision to no longer allow “X” instead of male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses or identification cards.The American Civil Liberties Union of Arkansas... Read More.

Supreme Court turns down block of age verification of porn websites

Tuesday, April 30 by Ray King

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday refused to block a Texas law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of their users.The justices rejected an emergency appeal filed by the Free Speech Coalition, a trade association for the adult entertainment industry. The... Read More.

Former President Clinton praises late Senator Pryor at funeral

Monday, April 29 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former Arkansas Gov. and U.S. Sen. David Pryor was remembered during a Saturday funeral service by family, friends and colleagues, including former President Bill Clinton.Pryor died at the age of 89 on April 20 from natural causes. The memorial was... Read More.

Attorney who challenged same sex marriage ban dies at 62

Friday, April 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Attorney Jack Wagoner, who helped successfully challenge Arkansas’ ban on same-sex marriage before state and federal courts, has died. He was 62.Wagoner died in Little Rock on Tuesday, said Bruce Tennant, an attorney who worked with him at his law... Read More.

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Woman pleads guilty to stealing and selling human body parts

Thursday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK— Jonathan D. Ross, United States Attorney for the Eastern District of Arkansas, announced today that a former employee of a mortuary services provider has pleaded guilty to transporting stolen body parts across state lines and conspiracy to commit mail fraud. Candace Chapman... Read More.

State panel prohibits electronic signatures on voter registration forms

Thursday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas panel has prohibited election officials from accepting voter registration forms signed with an electronic signature, a move that critics say amounts to voter suppression.The State Board of Election Commissions on Tuesday unanimously approved the emergency rule. The... Read More.

State, U.S. flags lowered to honor late Senator David Pryor

Wednesday, April 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The U.S. flag and the state flag of Arkansas will be flown at half-staff until sunset Saturday to honor former U.S. Sen. David Pryor, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ office said.Pryor, 89, who also served as governor of Arkansas, died... Read More.

Supreme Court says DNA testing in 1993 triple murder case OK

Thursday, April 18 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said a judge wrongly denied a request for new genetic testing of crime scene evidence from the killing of three boys nearly 30 years ago.In a 4-3 decision, the court reversed the 2022 ruling... Read More.

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