I have written a lot about the “poison pill” amendment added in committee to SB113, the bill seeking to opt out Arkansas from providing abortion coverage in the new health care exchanges. An opinion was sought by the sponsor Sen. Cecile Bledsoe from Attorney General Dustin McDaniel as to whether the amendment which would allow [...]

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Secure Arkansas is sounding the alarm on fluoride in our drinking water again.  This time not in support of a bill but against SB359 sponsored by Sen. David Johnson which will require a water systems in Arkansas serving population over 5,000 to maintain a certain level of fluoride.  Their email says, “we must stop this [...]

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Gov. Beebe appointed former state Sen. Bobby Glover to the Board of Corrections # @csaffa I think @RepEdGarner is saying they did this last time too – raise taxes more than cut taxes but only talk about the cutting #ARLeg # Today Brummett refers to me as a “partisan Republican operative” – does that make [...]

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The latest Compass Report shows a slightly declining regional economy in western Arkansas.

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Gov. Beebe appointed former state Sen. Bobby Glover to the Board of Corrections # @csaffa I think @RepEdGarner is saying they did this last time too – raise taxes more than cut taxes but only talk about the cutting #ARLeg # Today Brummett refers to me as a "partisan Republican operative" – does that make [...]

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SALLISAW – A former Roland court clerk accused of embezzlement is scheduled for a preliminary hearing in Sequoyah County District Court at 9 a.m. Wednesday, according to court records.

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LITTLE ROCK – A bill that proposes raising the maximum interest rate on small loans could open the door for the return of predatory lenders to Arkansas, Attorney General Dustin McDaniel said Friday.

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LAVACA — It took some coaxing by Lavaca High School Counselor Daniel Wise before students being honored Friday for academic achievement would participate in some games, but they finally came through.

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Legislation that would provide some tax relief to Arkansas manufacturers on the sales tax imposed on their use of natural gas and electricity is virtually assured of passage, a move welcomed by area i

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