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Arkansas Program Targets Youth Vaping Epidemic with Education and Prevention Initiative

Tuesday, May 27 by Luke Matheson

In Arkansas, 44% of high school seniors said they have tried vaping, according to the Arkansas Center for Health Improvement. “The numbers in Arkansas mirror what we’re seeing nationally. It’s reaching epidemic levels,” said Shaun Thomas, a professor in the Department of Sociology and Criminology. Shaun... Read More.

Corvette Brothers Launch Initiative for UAPB Football Jersey Names

Friday, March 21 by Alex Bivens

The Corvette Brothers of Pine Bluff is working on a project to have names placed on the back of the football game jerseys at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. Wallace Rayford and Travis Harden were guests on Talk Back Live with Floyd Donald... Read More.

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Legislature considering laws changing ballot initiative process

Thursday, March 6 by Ray King

Legislative efforts that critics say will radically upend the ballot initiative process in Arkansas are moving forward. The legislation could make it more difficult to place measures on the ballot, like those addressing contentious issues like abortion, casino gaming, and medical marijuana. Senate Bill 209 would... Read More.

Empowering Students to Combat Fentanyl: A Statewide Initiative Begins at University of Arkansas

Wednesday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

Attorney General Tim Griffin today at the University of Arkansas issued the following statement announcing “One Pill Can Kill,” an initiative to educate college students about the dangers of fentanyl and give them tools to combat it: “Fentanyl is a scourge on our society, and... Read More.

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Eleven schools selected for funding from EAST Initiative, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Tuesday, June 11 by Alex Bivens

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (June 11, 2024) – The EAST Initiative today announced the 11 schools statewide that will receive startup funding through a grant from the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education/Arkansas Department of Education (DESE) for new EAST programs in the 2024-2025 school... Read More.

Sam Glover discussed his support for the GFPB tax initiative that voters rejected

Tuesday, November 28 by Alex Bivens

Pine Bluff Mayoral candidate Sam Glover is one of five people whose names will appear on the ballot for the March 2024 primary election. Glover was a guest on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Monday and was asked about his support for the Go Forward... Read More.

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Lawsuit filed over ballot initiative requirements

Sunday, March 12 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A lawsuit was filed Friday challenging a new Arkansas measure that makes it harder to get initiatives on the ballot by raising the number of counties where signatures must be gathered. Republican state Sen. Bryan King and the League of Women... Read More.

Governor Sanders explains education initiative

Wednesday, February 8 by Greg

After teasing her education plan during the Republican response of the State Of The Union, Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders rolled out her initiative for education during a press conference on Wednesday. Rick Walker has this report.

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Office of Computer Science Announces New Initiative for Middle School Students & Teachers

Thursday, December 8 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) Office of Computer Science is pleased to announce a new program, “Read, Code, Create” for middle school students and teachers across the state. This program was developed collaboratively with CSforAR, R.I.S.E. Arkansas, AR STEM, and G.U.I.D.E for... Read More.

Pine Bluff Salvation Army Angel Tree Adoption Initiative is now accepting applications

Wednesday, September 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

Jason Perdieu of the Pine Bluff Salvation Army joined 1013 Oldies Morning Show with Leslie Dorn from United Way to discuss an important time of the year to give back to the children in Pine Bluff. The Salvation Army receives Christmas donations for the... Read More.

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Arkansas recreational marijuana initiative rejected

Thursday, August 4 by Staff

An Arkansas board has rejected the recreational marijuana initiative that would have appeared on the November ballot. Deltaplex News' Rick Walker filed this report on the matter:

Ballot initiative to block proposed Pope County casino will not be voted on

Wednesday, August 3 by Staff

A ballot initiative that would allow voters in Pope County to block a proposed casino will not be voted on. Rick Walker has this report..

Stories tagged with: initiative

Arkansas Program Targets Youth Vaping Epidemic with Education and Prevention Initiative

Corvette Brothers Launch Initiative for UAPB Football Jersey Names

Legislature considering laws changing ballot initiative process

Empowering Students to Combat Fentanyl: A Statewide Initiative Begins at University of Arkansas

Eleven schools selected for funding from EAST Initiative, Division of Elementary and Secondary Education

Sam Glover discussed his support for the GFPB tax initiative that voters rejected

Lawsuit filed over ballot initiative requirements

Governor Sanders explains education initiative

Office of Computer Science Announces New Initiative for Middle School Students & Teachers

Pine Bluff Salvation Army Angel Tree Adoption Initiative is now accepting applications

Arkansas recreational marijuana initiative rejected

Ballot initiative to block proposed Pope County casino will not be voted on

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