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Congressman Bruce Westerman discussed what he would like to get done before this session ends

Thursday, December 5 by Alex Bivens

There are 26 days left for Congress before the first of the year when the new Congress, dominated on both the house and senate side by Republicans takes office. Fourth District Congressman Bruce Westerman, who was reelected in November and will be a part of... Read More.

SEARK’s Interim President Dr. Stacy Pfluger discusses when the summer session of courses will begin

Tuesday, May 7 by Alex Bivens

Classes are winding down at Southeast Arkansas College as students are taking final exams this week and preparing for graduation next week. Interim College President Dr. Stacy Pfluger said that the school did not have a graduation ceremony in December so the Thursday, May 16,... Read More.

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State legislature prepares for budget session

Monday, April 8 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers are convening at the Capitol and their top agenda item is taking up Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ $6.3 billion proposed budget for the coming year. The session also could include efforts to tweak or outright repeal a law dealing... Read More.

Morgun Henson with Arts & Science Center says activities are increasing now that school is back in session

Thursday, August 17 by Alex Bivens

With schools back in session, activities are increasing at the Arts and Science Center in Pine Bluff. Morgun Henson was a guest of Rick Walker on Sunrise Deltaplex to talk about Second Saturday Fun Day coming up in September. One of the key activities will... Read More.

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Sanders says special session to cut taxes possible

Wednesday, July 19 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has not ruled out a special legislative session on tax cuts after Arkansas ended the fiscal year with a near-record surplus, she said Tuesday. Speaking to the Rotary Club of Little Rock, the Republican governor said... Read More.

Legislature approves state budget and ends session

Monday, April 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers approved a proposed $6.2 billion budget and an overhaul of the state’s sentencing laws on Friday as they wrapped up an 89-day legislative session that’s been marked by approval of Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ school voucher... Read More.

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State legislature begins annual session as Sanders prepares to take office

Tuesday, January 10 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers kicked off their annual legislative session Monday, with Republicans enjoying expanded supermajorities and embracing an agenda by incoming Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders that calls for overhauling the state’s education system. House and Senate leaders called the education legislation, as... Read More.

State Board of Education holds work session to discuss possible board for PBSD

Thursday, September 15 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Arkansas State Board of Education met for a work session Thursday, September 15th to discuss the status and progress of the Pine Bluff School District (PBSD). In the meeting, all board members were present to discuss steps moving forward as a part of... Read More.

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Tax cut package approved as legislature ends session

Thursday, August 11 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Thursday approved a $500 million tax cut package and adjourned a special session without taking up teacher raises, abortion ban exceptions or other issues Democrats had hoped to add to the agenda. The majority-Republican House and Senate... Read More.

Governor calls special session to lower tax rates following record year of collections

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson today reacted to the record state surplus and announced his intent to call an Extraordinary Session of the Arkansas General Assembly the week of August 8. “June revenue collection was more than $150 million above forecast, leaving a net surplus for... Read More.

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Gov. Hutchinson: School safety is potential agenda item for possible Special Session

Friday, June 3 by Deseray Mckinzy

Gov. Asa Hutchinson says potential agenda items for a possible special session of state Legislature will be school safety and tax relief for Arkansans. Hutchinson met with Legislative leaders on Thursday to discuss the possibility of calling a special session of the Legislature to address... Read More.

Governor considers special legislative session

Monday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday that he was considering calling a special session of the Arkansas Legislature later this year after finance officials said they expected the state’s surplus to hit $1 billion by the end of the year. Hutchinson,... Read More.

Stories tagged with: session

Congressman Bruce Westerman discussed what he would like to get done before this session ends

SEARK’s Interim President Dr. Stacy Pfluger discusses when the summer session of courses will begin

State legislature prepares for budget session

Morgun Henson with Arts & Science Center says activities are increasing now that school is back in session

Sanders says special session to cut taxes possible

Legislature approves state budget and ends session

State legislature begins annual session as Sanders prepares to take office

State Board of Education holds work session to discuss possible board for PBSD

Tax cut package approved as legislature ends session

Governor calls special session to lower tax rates following record year of collections

Gov. Hutchinson: School safety is potential agenda item for possible Special Session

Governor considers special legislative session

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