Supreme Court OK’s recreational marijuana proposal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday said voters can decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana, overturning a state panel’s decision to block the measure from the November ballot. Justices granted a request by Responsible Growth Arkansas, the group behind the... Read More.
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Council committee hears home insurance proposal

By Ray King A committee of the Pine Bluff City Council on Wednesday was given information on an insurance program to help homeowners cover costs associated with water and sewer line problems. Called the National League of Cities Service Line Warranty program, the program has also... Read More.
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Arkansas governor, lawmakers unveil hate crimes proposal

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor, attorney general and nearly two dozen lawmakers unveiled legislation Wednesday imposing harsher penalties for committing crimes against someone because of their race, ethnicity or sexual orientation, an effort that would end the state’s distinction as one... Read More.
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County sets July 1 hearing on P3 proposal

A July 1 date has been set for a public hearing dealing with a public-private partnership between Jefferson County and an Arkansas based corporation to develop a new county health department, coroner’s office and a veterans’ service office. The hearing will begin at 5:30 p.m.... Read More.
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Proposal To Ban Smoking Inside Saracen Casino Denied

A Pine Bluff ordinance to ban smoking at the Saracen Casino was presented in a proposal but failed receive approval. Council members Ivan Whitfield and Chairman Donald Hatchett voted to send the amended ordinance to the full council with a do-not pass recommendation. “Gambling,... Read More.