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Legislators Condemn Alleged Misuse of Funds in Pine Bluff Parks Department; State Police Investigation Continues

Friday, March 13 by Alex Bivens

Members of the Arkansas Legislative Joint Auditing Committee sharply criticized financial misconduct uncovered within the City of Pine Bluff’s Parks and Recreation Department during a meeting Friday, with one lawmaker describing the activity as “plain old theft.” The comments came after legislative audit staff presented... Read More.

Area legislators asked for help to avert possible CASA closure

Thursday, June 5 by Ray King

Area legislators are being asked for help to avert a possible closure of the CASA Women’s Shelter. Mayor Vivian Flowers and Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr., have sent text messages to State Representatives Mike Holcomb, Glenn Barnes and Ken Ferguson asking them to intercede with the... Read More.

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Legislators introduce bill aimed at the lack of a budget in Jefferson County

Thursday, January 30 by Luke Matheson

Three Arkansas lawmakers from Pine Bluff have introduced legislation directed at taking on the crisis in Jefferson County caused by the lack of a budget being passed for 2025 by the Jefferson County Quorum Court. House Bill 1331, introduced by Rep. Glenn Barnes and supported... Read More.

Legislators support fair and reasonable rates for pharmacies in new rule

Sunday, December 22 by Ray King

The Arkansas Legislative Council on Friday approved legislation requiring health benefit plans and pharmacy benefit managers to reimburse pharmacies “at fair and reasonable rates.” The new rule is effective Jan. 1 and followed a vote which would have cleared the way to reject the legislation. In... Read More.

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Legislators continued debate on tax cuts Tuesday

Wednesday, June 19 by Ray King

LLITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Legislation Special Session continued into day two voting on legislation involving tax credits for a reduction in income tax rates and property taxes. For the past decade, legislators have continued to decrease the annual income tax rates. If this new bill is... Read More.

Legislators question documentary series on Pulaski County jail

Wednesday, May 15 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday raised questions about a sheriff’s decision to allow a Netflix documentary series to be filmed at the county jail, with one critic saying the move exploited inmates. Pulaski County Sheriff Eric Higgins defended the decision to... Read More.

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State Legislators come out against Issue 4

Monday, October 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – On Monday, October 24th, a coalition of 64 legislators from the Arkansas House of Representatives issued a statement opposing Issue 4, the amendment to legalize marijuana in Arkansas. In the statement, lawmakers said, “As your elected representatives, we want voters to... Read More.

Governor, legislators to revisit face mask ban

Tuesday, July 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday he planned to meet with House and Senate leaders about growing calls to allow schools to require face masks as the state reported 23 more deaths from COVID-19. The Republican governor said he planned... Read More.

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Arkansas legislators approve changes to state elections laws

Wednesday, April 14 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislators on Tuesday approved changes to the state’s election laws, including restrictions outside polling places and on absentee ballots, that opponents said would disproportionately harm voters of color in the state. The measures advanced by the majority-Republican Legislature come... Read More.

Legislators approve overhaul of Medicaid expansion

Wednesday, March 31 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday gave final approval to Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s plan to overhaul the state’s Medicaid expansion by encouraging work by recipients rather than requiring it. The House voted 64-34 for the legislation, sending it to the Republican governor’s... Read More.

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3 legislators test positive for coronavirus, Governor exposed

Tuesday, October 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas lawmakers announced Tuesday they have tested positive for the coronavirus and the state’s governor said he’s scaling back his public events and meetings after being exposed to someone with the virus. Senate President Jim Hendren said the Legislature... Read More.

Stories tagged with: legislators

Legislators Condemn Alleged Misuse of Funds in Pine Bluff Parks Department; State Police Investigation Continues

Area legislators asked for help to avert possible CASA closure

Legislators introduce bill aimed at the lack of a budget in Jefferson County

Legislators support fair and reasonable rates for pharmacies in new rule

Legislators continued debate on tax cuts Tuesday

Legislators question documentary series on Pulaski County jail

State Legislators come out against Issue 4

Governor, legislators to revisit face mask ban

Arkansas legislators approve changes to state elections laws

Legislators approve overhaul of Medicaid expansion

3 legislators test positive for coronavirus, Governor exposed

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