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State house approves bill on bathroom use

Thursday, February 2 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas House on Wednesday approved legislation preventing transgender people at public schools from using bathrooms that match their gender identity, while a legislative panel endorsed a measure restricting drag performances in the state. The bills advanced through the majority-Republican Legislature... Read More.

Senate approves drag show bill in party line vote

Wednesday, January 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday approved legislation restricting the locations of drag shows by classifying them the same way as strip clubs and adult theaters, despite criticism that the move was overly broad and discriminates against the LGBTQ community. The majority-Republican... Read More.

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Drag show bill advances in state senate

Thursday, January 19 by Ray King

An Arkansas Senate bill filed earlier this month that would classify drag performances as part of the "adult-oriented business," along with escort agencies and other businesses advanced from the City, County, and Local Affairs Committee Affairs on Thursday. According to a Little Rock television station, Read More.

House Bill 1131 could require intoxicated drivers to pay child support for the victim’s children if passed

Wednesday, January 18 by Staff

Those who decide to drink and drive and in the state and cause a death, could be forced to pay child support for the victims children. Rick Walker has this report about what is being called Bentley's Law.

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Living Grace Food Pantry to host Bill and Sissy Jones food giveaway

Friday, December 9 by Deseray Mckinzy

This Sunday, Debra Allen of the First Ward Living Grace Food Pantry will be conducting the Bill and Sissy Jones food giveaway at Golden Lino Stadium from 3 to 5 p.m. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 morning show Friday, Allen said this. In addition to food,... Read More.

Bill Jones discusses his appointment to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Tuesday, July 12 by Deseray Mckinzy

The newest member of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission appeared on the Oldies 1013 morning show Monday to talk about his appointment. Bill Jones, who most people think of as “the diamond Guy” from Sissy’s Log Cabin was asked how the appointment came about. Jones... Read More.

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Governor Announces Appointment of Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin, to Game and Fish Commission

Thursday, July 7 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Bill Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Sissy’s Log Cabin in Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Governor announced Wednesday. “Everyone knows Bill Jones as an entrepreneur and a successful businessman,” Governor Hutchinson said at a news... Read More.

Boozman announces hearing on state farm bill

Friday, May 27 by Ray King

WASHINGTON— U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, and Debbie Stabenow (D-MI), Chairwoman, will hold a field hearing in Arkansas to gain input from Natural State agricultural producers as the process of writing the 2023 Farm... Read More.

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Bill for VA breast cancer screening goes to President for signature

Thursday, May 19 by Ray King

WASHINGTON - A pair of legislative initiatives championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) to modernize Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) breast cancer screening policies and the delivery of lifesaving care for women veterans unanimously passed the U.S. House of Representatives late Wednesday and are headed... Read More.

Bill to pay bonuses to law enforcement officers signed by Governor

Tuesday, March 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed into law legislation Tuesday giving one-time payments to law enforcement officers and raising state troopers’ pay as lawmakers wrapped up this year’s session. Hutchinson signed legislation that sets aside $50 million to give $5,000 one-time... Read More.

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Red Wolves split twin bill; Take series against Illinois State

Sunday, March 6 by Staff

On a windy Saturday at Tomlinson Stadium-Kell Field, the Arkansas State baseball team split a doubleheader en route to capturing a series victory against Illinois State. A-State (4-5) took the first contest 2-1 in a pitcher’s duel behind a pair of RBI extra-base hits, while... Read More.

Legislature okays employers questioning vaccine status

Friday, October 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday rejected legislation that would have prevented businesses from requiring employees to say whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. The majority-Republican House voted 41-46 in favor of the Senate-backed bill, which would have created a “right of... Read More.

Stories tagged with: bill

State house approves bill on bathroom use

Senate approves drag show bill in party line vote

Drag show bill advances in state senate

House Bill 1131 could require intoxicated drivers to pay child support for the victim’s children if passed

Living Grace Food Pantry to host Bill and Sissy Jones food giveaway

Bill Jones discusses his appointment to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

Governor Announces Appointment of Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin, to Game and Fish Commission

Boozman announces hearing on state farm bill

Bill for VA breast cancer screening goes to President for signature

Bill to pay bonuses to law enforcement officers signed by Governor

Red Wolves split twin bill; Take series against Illinois State

Legislature okays employers questioning vaccine status

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