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Louisiana approves new congressional map that could allow Republicans to pick up a seat, eliminates 1 majority Black district

Friday, May 29 by ABC News

(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- Louisiana lawmakers on Friday approved a new congressional map that could allow Republicans to flip one of the state's two Democratic-held House seats in the 2026 midterms.The Louisiana Senate gave final approval to a bill with the new map after... Read More.

Cleveland County School Board Approves New Rison School Gym Construction for 12 Million Amid Competitive Bidding

Wednesday, May 20 by Haleigh Reichen

According to the Cleveland County Herald, The Cleveland County School Board unanimously approved a "guaranteed maximum price" of $12,393,687 from Clark Construction of Little Rock for building the new gym at the Rison School Campus. Hayden Cunningham and Weston Jones of Clark Construction, the company... Read More.

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Woodlawn School Board Approves 2.2 Million Bond for Career Education Center and Campus Upgrades

Wednesday, May 13 by Alex Bivens

The Woodlawn School District Board of Education voted Monday night to move forward with up to $2.2 million in bond financing to help construct a new career education center and potentially fund additional campus improvement projects. The decision followed a special meeting held April 28... Read More.

Pine Bluff School Board Delays Cyberattack Decision Approves High School Purchases Amid Public Frustration

Tuesday, May 12 by Greg

The Pine Bluff School District board met Tuesday night, facing several urgent topics. The most pressing was the ongoing investigation into a $3.2 million cyberattack that hit the district last December. After a closed executive session, the board voted 6-1 to table any decisions related... Read More.

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FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

Friday, May 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Auvelity this week for the treatment of agitation in adults with Alzheimer's dementia.The extended-release tablet is the first FDA-approved medication for this condition that is not an anti-psychotic.Anti-psychotics carry serious risks including... Read More.

House approves bill to fund DHS, ending record-long partial shutdown

Thursday, April 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After months of resistance, the House on Thursday passed the Senate-backed Department of Homeland Security funding bill, which funds all agencies inside DHS except immigration enforcement operations.There was no recorded vote requested.The measure now heads to President Donald Trump's desk now for... Read More.

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Florida legislature approves new congressional map that could give Republicans 4 more seats

Wednesday, April 29 by ABC News

(FLORIDA) -- Florida's state legislature passed a new congressional map on Wednesday that could allow Republicans to flip up to four seats.It now goes to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who had proposed it earlier this week after teasing mid-decade redistricting for months. The... Read More.

Drew County Quorum Court approves money for jail cameras

Tuesday, April 21 by Ray King

A new camera system will be installed in the Drew County Detention Center in the near future after the quorum court approved funding for it. According to the Advance Monticellonian newspaper, at a previous meeting, the county’s legislative body approved $212,583.41 for the camera system,... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council Approves Flag Gate Project Contract and Advances Housing and Police Policy Ordinances

Monday, April 20 by Luke Matheson

By Ray King With Council Member Yvonne Denton absent, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday approved a resolution 7-0 authorizing Mayor Vivian Flowers to execute a contract with a local construction company to perform work on the Flag Gate Project. Council Member Bruce Lockett, who... Read More.

Rison City Council approves money for fire truck

Monday, April 20 by Ray King

At a special called meeting last week, the Rison City Council gave the Rison Fire Department approval to buy a used fire truck. According to the Cleveland County Herald, the council approved spending up to $80,000 for a truck after Fire Chief Alan Parnell that... Read More.

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Congress approves short-term FISA spy powers extension amid GOP infighting

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the dead of night at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, the House passed a bill to extend FISA through April 30 by unanimous consent, after Republicans tanked procedural votes on the controversial warrantless surveillance law. The short-term extension buys GOP leaders... Read More.

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Funding for Assessor Vehicle, FINNS Program; Tables Other Requests

Monday, April 13 by Luke Matheson

The Jefferson County Quorum Court approved funding Monday for the assessor’s office and a juvenile services program while tabling several requests from the county judge. County Judge Gerald Robinson and Justice of the Peace Rick Victorino were absent from the meeting. Several items requested by... Read More.

Stories tagged with: approves

Louisiana approves new congressional map that could allow Republicans to pick up a seat, eliminates 1 majority Black district

Cleveland County School Board Approves New Rison School Gym Construction for 12 Million Amid Competitive Bidding

Woodlawn School Board Approves 2.2 Million Bond for Career Education Center and Campus Upgrades

Pine Bluff School Board Delays Cyberattack Decision Approves High School Purchases Amid Public Frustration

FDA approves 1st non-antipsychotic medication for agitation in Alzheimer’s disease

House approves bill to fund DHS, ending record-long partial shutdown

Florida legislature approves new congressional map that could give Republicans 4 more seats

Drew County Quorum Court approves money for jail cameras

Pine Bluff City Council Approves Flag Gate Project Contract and Advances Housing and Police Policy Ordinances

Rison City Council approves money for fire truck

Congress approves short-term FISA spy powers extension amid GOP infighting

Jefferson County Quorum Court Approves Funding for Assessor Vehicle, FINNS Program; Tables Other Requests

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