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Arkansas Senate OKs one-time payments for law enforcement

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave initial approval Wednesday to a plan to give a one-time, $5,000 payment to law enforcement officers around the state. The Senate voted 33-0 in favor of legislation setting aside $50 million for the payments, which Republican Gov.... Read More.

Governor orders review of state business with Russia

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson has told agencies to review whether the state has any business contracts with Russia as he condemned its war with Ukraine.Hutchinson on Monday night announced he had sent a letter to his 15 cabinet secretaries... Read More.
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Sterling files for state Supreme Court

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An attorney filed Monday to run for the Arkansas Supreme Court after losing a high court bid four years ago despite outside conservative groups spending heavily to target his opponent.David Sterling filed paperwork to run for the state Supreme... Read More.

Westerman Statement on Russia Invasion into Ukraine

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WASHINGTON - In reaction to Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion into Ukraine, Rep. Bruce Westerman (AR-04) released the following statement:"Vladimir Putin’s unprovoked campaign to take over Ukraine must be stopped," said Rep. Westerman. "I call on President Biden and our allies to stand with the innocent people... Read More.
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Boozman issues statement on invasion of Ukraine

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Wednesday night, U.S. Senator John Boozman issued the following statement after news that Russia had invaded Ukraine. “We pray for the people of Ukraine as their freedom and safety are under grave assault. History will show they have not sought this conflict, but are justified... Read More.

Appeal filed in voting rights lawsuit

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union on Wednesday appealed a judge’s decision to dismiss a lawsuit that claims Arkansas’ new state House districts dilute the influence of Black voters in the state.The ACLU filed the appeal on behalf of the... Read More.
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Candidate filing period begins

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Update:By: Deseray McKinzyThe candidate filing period throughout the state and in Jefferson County began on Tuesday, February 22nd and candidates gathered at the Jefferson County Courthouse to file their bids for the local elections. Some of those candidates include Lanette Fraizer, current council member... Read More.
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Rats in Family Dollar warehouse cause product recall

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WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. (AP) — More than 1,000 rodents were found inside a Family Dollar distribution facility in Arkansas, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced Friday as the chain issued a voluntary recall affecting items purchased from hundreds of stores in the South.A... Read More.
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