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Brown Sr discusses opposition to limiting small box stores

At its most recent meeting, the Pine Bluff City Council voted down a proposed ordinance that would have regulated the number of small box stores, commonly called Dollar Stores in the city. Five votes were necessary to adopt the ordinance, which was on its third... Read More.
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Boozman voices opposition to Biden plan

WASHINGTON – On the heels of worsening jobs numbers and rampant inflation, U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) is calling on the Biden administration to address the crises facing American families rather than pursuing a radical agenda that forces Arkansans to fork over more of... Read More.
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scaled back hate crimes bill gets opposition

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislative leaders on Thursday introduced a drastically scaled-back hate crimes measure that no longer explicitly refers to race, sexual orientation or gender identity, drawing the ire of longtime proponents of such laws. The new bill removes other specific classes... Read More.
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Council approves money for tax bill despite opposition

By Ray King A budget adjustment to pay property taxes on a building in downtown owned by the City of Pine Bluff drew opposition from two members of the City Council Tuesday night. Council members Ivan Whitfield and Donald Hatchett opposed using $11,773 to pay taxes... Read More.