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Governor Sanders announces legislation to cut grocery taxes, expand food donations

Tuesday, March 4 by Alex Bivens

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently introduced two significant legislative initiatives aimed at addressing food-related challenges in Arkansas: the Grocery Tax Relief Act and the Good Neighbor Act. The Grocery Tax Relief Act seeks to eliminate the state-level grocery tax on food ingredients, aiming to alleviate... Read More.

Entergy offers tips when severe weather hits

Monday, March 3 by Ray King

Little Rock, Ark. – After multiple rounds of snowfall and extreme cold temperatures the last two months, many people are ready to welcome spring weather to the Natural State. But like it’s winter counterpart, spring can also bring dangerous weather like thunderstorms to our... Read More.

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Arkansas Economic Growth: Major Investments and Future Opportunities

Wednesday, February 26 by Alex Bivens

As Arkansas continues to attract significant business investments, Clint O’Neal - Executive Director of the Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) - is optimistic about the state’s economic trajectory. In a recent interview with Deltaplex, O’Neal highlighted major development wins, ongoing initiatives to support small businesses,... Read More.

Dillard’s reported earnings beat expectations

Tuesday, February 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — On Tuesday, Dillard's Inc. (DDS) reported fiscal fourth-quarter earnings of $214.4 million. The Little Rock, Arkansas-based company said it had profit of $13.48 per share. The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was... Read More.

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Arkansas Senate to Vote on New Vehicle Repair Payment Legislation

Monday, February 24 by Alex Bivens

Legislation that will affect how vehicle repairs will be paid for is expected to be voted on Monday in the Arkansas Senate after it passed the House of Representatives last week. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Showe, C.J. Huber, the owner of C.J.’s Body... Read More.

Arkansas Governor Introduces Free Breakfast and Cell Phone Ban in Schools to Boost Education

Friday, February 21 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has enacted two new laws aimed at enhancing the education system across the state. The signing ceremony at the Arkansas State Capitol underscored the Governor's focus on addressing key educational challenges. The first law ensures that every public school student... Read More.

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Governor declares state of emergency due to pending winter storm

Monday, February 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency in Arkansas in anticipation of severe winter weather expected to hit the state on Tuesday. Sanders said the declaration is necessary to address the challenges posed by the impending storm. "Adverse circumstances may come to... Read More.

Recycling legislation passes Senate committee

Thursday, February 6 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works (EPW), and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate EPW Committee, applauded committee passage of the Strategies to Eliminate Waste and Accelerate... Read More.

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Saline County sued over firing of library director

Tuesday, February 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Monday on behalf of an Arkansas librarian who was fired after she spoke out against efforts to restrict the public’s access to certain books. The ACLU of Arkansas filed the lawsuit on... Read More.

Governor says legislation to be filed to end county budget impass

Monday, February 3 by Ray King

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday said legislation will be filed to end the drama between the Jefferson County Judge and members of the Quorum Court. She said the legislation will be sponsored by State Senator Ben Gilmore (R-Crossett) and Representative Glen Barnes (D-Pine... Read More.

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ASP arrests former Jonesboro police officer

Wednesday, January 22 by Luke Matheson

Former Jonesboro Police Officer Joseph Tucker Harris, 29, from Brookland, was arrested by Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division. The arrest took place on Tuesday, January 21, 2024. Harris is facing felony charges of Aggravated Assault, Filing a False Report, and... Read More.

Boozman, Cotton praise passage of Laken Riley Act

Tuesday, January 21 by Ray King

WASHINGTON––U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tom Cotton (R-AR) applauded Senate passage of the Laken Riley Act by a bipartisan vote of 64-35. The legislation provides U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and state governments more tools to fight crime committed by illegal immigrants. “This commonsense... Read More.

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