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Senate panel hears testimony on economic development impact on central Arkansas

Thursday, June 22 by Ray King

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) welcomed Little Rock Port Authority Executive Director Bryan Day to the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works to share about the Economic Development Administration’s (EDA) impact on growth and development in Central Arkansas as the committee begins crafting legislation to reauthorize the... Read More.

Bathroom bill passes Arkansas Senate

Wednesday, March 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A bill that would criminalize transgender people using restrooms that match their gender identity won initial approval in the Arkansas Legislature on Tuesday, introducing a restriction critics said would be the most extreme in the country. The bill approved by the... Read More.

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State Senate approves Governor’s education bill

Friday, February 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate approved an education overhaul Thursday that raises teachers’ starting pay and creates a new voucher program, despite complaints from Democrats and some Republicans about the bill being pushed through the Legislature too quickly. The proposal, which now heads... Read More.

Senate approves drag show bill in party line vote

Wednesday, January 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Tuesday approved legislation restricting the locations of drag shows by classifying them the same way as strip clubs and adult theaters, despite criticism that the move was overly broad and discriminates against the LGBTQ community. The majority-Republican... Read More.

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Drag show bill advances in state senate

Thursday, January 19 by Ray King

An Arkansas Senate bill filed earlier this month that would classify drag performances as part of the "adult-oriented business," along with escort agencies and other businesses advanced from the City, County, and Local Affairs Committee Affairs on Thursday. According to a Little Rock television station, Read More.

Boozman wins third term in U.S. Senate

Wednesday, November 9 by Ray King

Republican U.S. Sen. John Boozman cruised to reelection Tuesday, but what role the two-term incumbent will play in his next stint depends on which party clinches control of the chamber after the midterms. Boozman won a third, six-year term by defeating Democrat Natalie James, Libertarian... Read More.

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Senate passes Boozman recycling legislation

Friday, July 29 by Ray King

WASHINGTON– Legislation championed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR), co-chair of the Senate Recycling Caucus, focused on improving our nation’s recycling and composting systems unanimously passed the Senate Thursday. “The answers to our problems need to come from the ground up. These bills are the... Read More.

Senate Passes Boozman-Backed Toxic Exposure Legislation

Friday, June 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

WASHINGTON–– The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022. This landmark legislation backed by U.S. Senator John Boozman (R-AR) will deliver toxic-exposed veterans their earned Department of Veterans Affairs health care and benefits. “No veteran... Read More.

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Senate candidate files lawsuit on wrong name on ballot

Wednesday, May 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Senate candidate Jake Bequette filed a lawsuit Tuesday after two counties incorrectly listed his first name as “Jack” on their ballots for this month’s Republican primary election, with early voting already underway. Attorneys for Bequette, who’s challenging two-term GOP... Read More.

Arkansas Senate OKs one-time payments for law enforcement

Thursday, March 3 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers gave initial approval Wednesday to a plan to give a one-time, $5,000 payment to law enforcement officers around the state. The Senate voted 33-0 in favor of legislation setting aside $50 million for the payments, which Republican Gov.... Read More.

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Senate tables abortion ban legislation

Thursday, February 17 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Republican-dominated Arkansas Senate tabled efforts Thursday to enact an abortion ban modeled on Texas’ restrictive law, thus dimming prospects for it to come back up during this year’s session. The Senate voted 20-11 to table resolutions that would have... Read More.

Senate drops ban on cellular recording of meetings

Wednesday, February 16 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday dropped a ban on the public using cellular devices to record and livestream its sessions from the gallery and created a process to credential media organizations covering the chamber. The Senate Efficiency Committee voted to... Read More.

Stories tagged with: senate

Senate panel hears testimony on economic development impact on central Arkansas

Bathroom bill passes Arkansas Senate

State Senate approves Governor’s education bill

Senate approves drag show bill in party line vote

Drag show bill advances in state senate

Boozman wins third term in U.S. Senate

Senate passes Boozman recycling legislation

Senate Passes Boozman-Backed Toxic Exposure Legislation

Senate candidate files lawsuit on wrong name on ballot

Arkansas Senate OKs one-time payments for law enforcement

Senate tables abortion ban legislation

Senate drops ban on cellular recording of meetings

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