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Wounded Warrior project names Boozman legislator of the year

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WASHINGTON—Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) honored U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) with its 2023 Legislator of the Year award in recognition of his steadfast commitment to America’s veterans and championing legislation to improve their benefits and services. “Senator Boozman has always been there, ready to meet with veterans and... Read More.

Retired legislator helping Governor Sanders

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Retired Arkansas State Representative Ken Bragg of Sheridan has a new job. Bragg, who retired from the Arkansas House of Representatives after representing much of Grant County from 2013 to 2023 is serving as a liaison for new Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders. According to the Sheridan... Read More.
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Grant County legislator cited for ethics violation

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A State Senator who represents a portion of Grant County has been cited by the Senate Ethics Committee for being reimbursed for a meeting that he did not attend. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, Sen. Alan Clark (R-Lonsdale) asked another senator, Mark Johnson (R-Ferndale)... Read More.
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Retrial delayed for former legislator

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The federal retrial of a former Arkansas lawmaker accused of bribery and wire fraud has been delayed until later this year. A federal jury in August had acquitted former state Sen. Gilbert Baker on one count of conspiring to bribe an... Read More.

Former legislator to ask for new trial

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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — A former Arkansas state senator convicted in 2018 of corruption-related charges is pushing forward with a request for a new trial. Attorney Lee D. Short of North Little Rock filed notice Wednesday that his client, former Sen. Jon Woods, will take his... Read More.
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McGehee educators unhappy with state legislator

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Educators in McGehee have expressed disappointment with a member of the Arkansas Senate over his decision not to support a call to amend the state’s face mask mandate ban. According to the McGehee Dermott Times-News, Jeff Owyoung, president of the McGehee School Board, and District... Read More.
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another legislator tests positive for coronavirus

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday tested positive for the coronavirus, the third to be infected since lawmakers convened this year’s session last week. Rep. Lanny Fite said he has not had any symptoms and has been isolating at his home... Read More.
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Fourth legislator tests positive for coronavirus

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas lawmaker on Wednesday announced that she had tested positive for the coronavirus, the fourth lawmaker to do so in the latest outbreak among legislators that has prompted suspension of state budget hearings this week. State Sen. Missy Irvin... Read More.