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Senate approves ban on gender treatment for minors

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday approved banning gender confirming treatments for minors, sending the governor a restriction on transgender youth that has been criticized by medical and child welfare groups. The majority Republican Senate voted 28-7 in favor of the... Read More.

Legislature approves conscience objector bill

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Legislature on Thursday approved a bill allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone due to religious or moral objections, sending it to the governor over complaints that would create a blanket right to discriminate against patients. The majority-Republican... Read More.
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Arkansas Senate Approves Bill Protecting Female Sports

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The Arkansas Senate approved a bill that protects female sports by banning transgender women and girls from participating in those sports. Republican State Senator Missy Irvin from Mt. View and Republican State Representative Sonia Barker from Smackover sponsored SB354, the "Fairness in Women Sports Act".  

After debate, quorum court approves pay raises

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By Ray King It wasn’t easy but after more than 30 minutes of debate, the Jefferson County Quorum Court voted to approve raises for county employees retroactive to Jan. 1. During committee meetings last week, the county’s legislative body voted to recommend a four percent pay... Read More.
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Legislature approves near total ban on abortion

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday approved legislation banning nearly all abortions, sending the bill to a Republican governor who has expressed reservations about the move. The majority-Republican House voted 75-18 for the bill, which bans all abortions except those to save... Read More.
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State Senate approves change to voter identification law

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday gave final approval to legislation making the state’s voter ID law stricter by no longer allowing people without identification to cast a ballot, even if they sign a statement affirming their identity. The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.

State senate approves bill to ban most abortions

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday approved a measure banning nearly all abortions in the state, despite objections to the ban not including exceptions for rape or incest. The majority-Republican Senate approved the ban on a 27-7 vote, sending the measure... Read More.
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State Senate approves stand your ground legislation

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday passed legislation easing restrictions on the use of deadly force in self-defense, sending the measure to the House. The majority Republican Senate voted 27-7 for the measure that would remove the state’s duty to retreat.... Read More.
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Quorum Committee approves Clerk filing office vacancy

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By Ray King A request from Jefferson County Clerk Shawandra Taggart to fill a vacant position in her office was recommended for approval by a committee of the Quorum Court Tuesday night after County Judge Gerald Robinson said he supported the request. Taggart said in a... Read More.
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