Fewer People Taking the COVID Vaccine

Gov. Asa Hutchinson made more people eligible for the COVID vaccine Monday, but health officials say there's resistance to getting it.By expanding the 1-B group, the governor made it possible for another 180,000 to receive the vaccine.  However, it appears fewer people are showing... Read More.

Sen. Garner Files Bill to Eliminate Arkansas Income Tax

Arkansas Republican State Sen. Trent Garner from El Dorado filed a bill Wednesday that would eliminate the state income tax.  Garner tweeted, "BOLD reforms require BOLD actions" in reference to filing the bill.The state says it collected $2.41 billion in individual income tax since... Read More.
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Arkansas Senate Approves Bill Protecting Female Sports

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". 

Arkansas House Report 03.09.21

More than 300 bills have been signed into law so far during the 2021 Regular Session.The House passed more than 20 bills today including the following:HB1429-This bill reduces the waiting period from after a parent or guardian withdraws his or her child from a... Read More.
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NCAA SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL ANNOUNCES TICKET PROTOCOLS

NCAA SOUTH CENTRAL REGIONAL ANNOUNCES TICKET PROTOCOLSUBBOCK, Texas - The University of Arkansas at Monticello men's basketball team is heading to the 2021 NCAA Men's Basketball South Central Region as the number three seed. The Weevils will take on six seed Oklahoma Baptist on Saturday,... Read More.
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Funds to fight COVID near $38.8 million for UAMS

LITTLE ROCK — Since last year’s arrival of COVID-19, researchers at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) have received nearly $38.8 million, primarily from state and federal sources, to help combat the disease.The state of Arkansas has provided $16.9 million, or 43.4%... Read More.
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Damron tapped to fill vacant Sheridan council seat

The Sheridan City Council has filled a position that has been vacant since summer.According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, David Damron will fill the Ward 2 position that was created when Norman Frisby resigned because he was upset about the decision of Sheridan Police... Read More.