Gov. Hutchinson signs 3 executive orders

Gov. Asa Hutchinson this week signed three executive orders providing recommendations for use of federal infrastructure funds, aligning audits in certain executive branch agencies, and creating the Energy Resources Council to improve coordination and planning during extreme weather and other emergencies that threaten the... Read More.
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UAPB signs four high school valedictorians from Pine Bluff

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff has made history as the Valedictorians from all four Pine Bluff High Schools signed commitments to attend UAPB in the fall. According to a press release, four female students, Freddiemae Thompson of Dollarway High School, Aaliyah Handy of... Read More.
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Governor signs bill nixing vaccine passports

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday signed into law measures preventing state and local governments from requiring the coronavirus vaccine or proof of vaccination in order to access services. The ban on requiring a vaccine would also prohibit it as... Read More.
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Arkansas signs Musselman to new five-year contract

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas said Wednesday it has signed coach Eric Musselman to a new five-year deal that could keep him with the Razorbacks through the 2028 season. The agreement, coming a month after Arkansas reached its first NCAA Tournament Elite Eight appearance in... Read More.

Governor signs legislation raising teacher pay

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday signed legislation to raise the target median annual pay for public school teachers by $2,000. Hutchinson signed identical House and Senate bills that raise the target median pay for teachers to $51,822, starting with... Read More.
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Zebras’ Curtis Standoak Signs With Cornell College

Zebras' Curtis Standoak Signs With Cornell College Family and friends surrounded Pine Bluff High School linebacker and fullback Curtis Standoak Jr., as he signed his national letter of intent to play NCAA DIII football at Cornell College in Iowa for the fall.  The 5'10 220 Sr... Read More.
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Governor signs medical conscious objection law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday signed into law legislation allowing doctors to refuse to treat someone because of religious or moral objections, a move opponents have said will give providers broad powers to turn away LGBTQ patients and... Read More.