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State senate rejects discussion of abortion ban

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ majority-Republican Senate rejected a push Tuesday for an abortion ban modeled after Texas’ restrictive law, with abortion opponents divided about emulating their neighbor’s approach as they await a key ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court. The Senate rejected resolutions... Read More.

Jim Bob Duggar among state senate candidates

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SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Voters in northwest Arkansas are deciding who to nominate for a vacant state Senate seat Tuesday in a special primary election where the candidates include “19 Kids and Counting” father Jim Bob Duggar. Duggar is among four Republicans seeking their party’s... Read More.
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Governor sets special election for vacant Senate seat

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson has scheduled a special election in February for a vacant northwest Arkansas state Senate seat. Hutchinson on Friday set the Feb. 8 special election for the District 7 seat held by Republican Sen. Lance Eads, who stepped... Read More.

Duggar to run for state Senate post

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SPRINGDALE, Ark. (AP) — Jim Bob Duggar, whose large family was featured in the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting,” has announced he’s running for a seat in the Arkansas Senate. Duggar, who previously served in the Arkansas House, announced Friday on the family’s Read More.
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Legislature okays employers questioning vaccine status

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Friday rejected legislation that would have prevented businesses from requiring employees to say whether they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19. The majority-Republican House voted 41-46 in favor of the Senate-backed bill, which would have created a “right of... Read More.
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Jake Bequette announces run for senate

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According to sources, Former NFL player, Arkansas Razorback, and Army veteran Jake Bequette announced his run for U.S. Senate on Monday, July 12. Bequette made his announcement on Twitter with a video and link to his campaign website. "I have lived my life with service... Read More.

Senate overrides veto of gun legislation

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday voted to override Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto of a bill prohibiting local police from enforcing federal gun restrictions, moving closer to enacting the measure despite objections that it would jeopardize public safety. The majority-Republican Senate... Read More.
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Senate confirms State Health Officer

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ top health official was confirmed by the state Senate on Thursday despite pushback from some Republican lawmakers over the state’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The Senate voted 25-8 to confirm Dr. Jose Romero as state health secretary. Romero... Read More.

State Senate votes to prohibit state-wide mask mandate

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Wednesday voted to prohibit the state from reimposing a mask mandate to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, a day after Gov. Asa Hutchinson lifted the requirement. The Senate voted 20-9 in favor of the measure prohibiting... Read More.
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Senate approves ban on gender treatment for minors

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate on Monday approved banning gender confirming treatments for minors, sending the governor a restriction on transgender youth that has been criticized by medical and child welfare groups. The majority Republican Senate voted 28-7 in favor of the... Read More.

Morgan to challenge Boozman in 2022 senate race

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas gun rights activist who ran unsuccessfully for governor three years ago said Wednesday that she’s challenging Sen. John Boozman in the state’s Republican primary in 2022. Jan Morgan said she will run against Boozman, who is seeking his... Read More.
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