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JP’s vote to table American Rescue Plan ordinance

By Ray King With one member of the county’s legislative body absent, the Justices of the Peace on Wednesday voted to table a proposed ordinance calling for spending money from the American Rescue Plan on special projects and construction in progress. After the meeting, Ted Harden,... Read More.
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Rep. Bruce Westerman issues statement on Speaker vote

Today, the House of Representatives took a series of votes to elect the next Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives. The House recessed until January 4th without choosing a Speaker. Representative Westerman issued the following statement in response: “While I am frustrated that the... Read More.
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Jefferson County Quorum Court to vote on $35M budget for 2023

By Ray King When the Jefferson County Quorum Court meets Monday at 5:30 p.m.,  they will be asked to approve a just over $35-million total budget for 2023. That budget includes $10.841 million for County General and another $24.163 million in miscellaneous funds, including $5.279 million... Read More.
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Alexander talks about vote on abestos removal

During its meeting Tuesday night, the Pine Bluff City Council split 4-4 on a resolution permitting the city to spend $68,000 to hire a company to remove asbestos from the old Southeast School on Ohio Street which the city has purchased. On Wednesday, Council Member... Read More.