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Republican lawmaker who’s missed a month of votes dealing with ‘health matter,’ Johnson says

Friday, April 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Rep. Thomas Kean Jr. of New Jersey has missed votes in the House for more than a month without personally providing his constituents with an explanation. Kean, 57, cast his last vote on March 5. Since then, he's missed 50 roll... Read More.

DNC votes down ‘dark money’ resolution singling out AIPAC, defers resolution on military aid to Israel

Friday, April 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Members of the Democratic National Committee voted down a symbolic resolution aimed at curbing the "growing influence" of "dark money" corporate groups in Democratic primaries that specifically called out the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC).Committee members gathered on Thursday in New... Read More.

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House votes to advance funding package to end partial government shutdown amid clash over ICE restrictions

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After drama and delay, the Republican-led House advanced a government funding package to end the partial shutdown, setting up debate ahead of a final vote on passage.The tally on the procedural vote was 217-215. Republican Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky was the... Read More.

Senate poised to cast votes on competing health care proposals

Thursday, December 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate is poised to vote on Thursday on two separate plans aimed at addressing a spike in health care costs that are expected for tens of millions of Americans who receive enhanced Affordable Care Act tax credits unless Congress acts.Both plans,... Read More.

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Gerald Robinson vetos budget passed with only seven votes

Friday, May 16 by Alex Bivens

Jefferson County is once again without a budget following a veto by Judge Gerald Robinson of a budget that was passed last week in a special called meeting. The budget in question was passed by seven out of 13 justices of the peace during a... Read More.

Kingsland City Council votes to raise its pay

Friday, April 4 by Ray King

The City Council at Kingsland has voted to raise its pay. According to the Cleveland County Herald, Council members’ pay will increase from $100 a month to $125 a month, after an ordinance was adopted at the most recent meeting. In February, the council voted to... Read More.

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Pine Bluff City Council votes in smoke shop and code enforcement ordinances

Tuesday, February 18 by Luke Matheson

A new ordinance that will prevent smoke and vape shops from doing business in certain locations in Pine Bluff passed unanimously at Tuesday night’s City Council meeting. The ordinance sponsored by Councilmember William Fells was co-sponsored by Councilmembers Lanette Frazier, Yvonne Denton, and LaTisha Brunson. Fells... Read More.

White Hall School Board votes to purchase land near high school

Monday, November 25 by Luke Matheson

The White Hall School Board voted to purchase 17.6 acres of land that is south of the current White Hall High School for $275,000, plus closing costs. White Hall Superintendent Gary Williams spoke with Deltaplex News to describe where the land is. There are currently no... Read More.

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Court says marijuana amendment votes won’t be counted

Monday, October 21 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Monday blocked votes from being counted for a ballot initiative that would have expanded medical marijuana in the state, ruling that the proposal’s language was misleading. In a 4-3 decision, justices ruled that the measure did... Read More.

Southeast Arkansas College Board of Trustees votes to table request for additional $325k

Wednesday, June 26 by Alex Bivens

The Southeast Arkansas College Board of Trustees Wednesday morning voted to table a request for an additional $325k plus closing costs for additional work on the new dormitory located on South Hazel Street. Board member Ken Johnson made the motion to table the action so... Read More.

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2067 vote early for runoff elections

Monday, April 1 by Greg

465 people made their way to the Jefferson County Courthouse Monday on the last day of early voting. in total 2067 people voted early in the runoff elections for Pine Bluff Mayor and Ward 3 Alderman for the PB city council. In the regular... Read More.

PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

Monday, February 5 by Greg

By Ray King By a vote of 5 to 3, the Pine Bluff City Council on Monday adopted a resolution allowing the city to use eminent domain to obtain property downtown that will be a part of the Delta Rhythm and Blues Cultural District. Economic and... Read More.

Stories tagged with: votes

Republican lawmaker who’s missed a month of votes dealing with ‘health matter,’ Johnson says

DNC votes down ‘dark money’ resolution singling out AIPAC, defers resolution on military aid to Israel

House votes to advance funding package to end partial government shutdown amid clash over ICE restrictions

Senate poised to cast votes on competing health care proposals

Gerald Robinson vetos budget passed with only seven votes

Kingsland City Council votes to raise its pay

Pine Bluff City Council votes in smoke shop and code enforcement ordinances

White Hall School Board votes to purchase land near high school

Court says marijuana amendment votes won’t be counted

Southeast Arkansas College Board of Trustees votes to table request for additional $325k

2067 vote early for runoff elections

PB City Council votes to take private property from land owners downtown for Delta Rhythm and Blues

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