Arkansas House Report 03.08.21

The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee began hearing proposed constitutional amendments this afternoon. You can watch the presentations at www.arkansashouse.org. Meanwhile, the House took up several public health and education bills this afternoon. Members passed the following bills: HB1258-This bill authorizes full independent practice authority... Read More.
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Arkansas House Update 03.05.21

As we wind down the 8th week of the 2021 Regular Session, more than 270 bills have been signed into law. Next week, the House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee will begin hearing proposals for constitutional amendments. According to Joint Rules, the House and... Read More.
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An Arkansas Bill Takes on Social Media and Cancel Culture

Legislation limiting who social media platforms can block from their platforms was introduced by Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge Thursday. Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and other platforms would be responsible for damages if they unfairly censor or ban someone according to the Combating Cancel Culture... Read More.

Arkansas House Update 03.04.21

The House State Agencies and Governmental Affairs Committee will begin reviewing proposed constitutional amendments next week. The committee will begin meeting on Monday mornings to hear bills and on Monday afternoons to hear proposed amendments. The committee will meet again on Wednesday afternoons to proposed... Read More.
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Arkansas virus hospitalizations drop, state adds 404 cases

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The number of people hospitalized in Arkansas due to the coronavirus on Wednesday fell to its lowest level since September as the state reported 404 new virus cases. The Department of Health said Arkansas’ COVID-hospitalizations dropped by 19 to 397... Read More.

Arkansas House Update 03.03.2021

On Wednesday, there were close to 30 additional bills filed and more than 20 bills advancing from committees. On the House floor members passed the following: SB6-This bill would ban abortions except those performed to protect the life and health of the mother. HB1213-This bill amends code... Read More.
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AP #12 Arkansas Extends Streak To 10

AP #12 Arkansas Extends Streak To 10 The Associated Press twelfth ranked Arkansas Razorbacks stretched their winning streak to 10 games, knocking off SEC opponent South Carolina 101-72 at Colonial Life Arena last night. The Hogs are ranked thirteenth in the nation's Coaches Poll. Little Rock... Read More.

UAPB campus has been forced to stop operations

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff campus has been forced to stop campus operations due to electrical, HVAC, and gas systems issues in several buildings on campus. Those buildings had major damage due to the previous storm that occurred last month. Employees... Read More.
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Arkansas House Report 03.02.2021

More than 1,000 bills have been filed since the session began and more than 200 have been signed into law. Tuesday marked the 51st day for the 2021 Regular Session. This afternoon, the House passed the following: HB1061-This bill creates the No Patient Left Alone Act.... Read More.

Arkansas Allows Home Delivery of Alcohol

Arkansas joins 30 other states in allowing home delivery of alcohol with Gov. Hutchinson signing a bill on Monday. Liquor stores can now deliver spirits, beer, and wine directly to homes.  This comes after Gov. Hutchinson allowed liquor stores to deliver to homes on a... Read More.