Archive | February, 2011

UPDATE Bill to tighten sex offender rules passes House

UPDATE Bill to tighten sex offender rules passes House

LITTLE ROCK — The House approved legislation today that would bar Level 2 sex offenders from living within 2,000 feet of a school, public park, youth center or day care center.

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Redistricting Picking Up Stream – New SoS Website

A couple weeks ago, the U.S. Census Bureau sent the data to Arkansas.  After some delay in the getting the software to work, it is about ready to used by the House and Senate State Agencies Committee to redraw the state Congressional Districts and by the Board of Apportionment - the Governor, the Secretary of State, and the [...]

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Panel advances prison bill

Panel advances prison bill

LITTLE ROCK — A House-approved bill that would authorize state prison officials to negotiate with Louisiana parishes to house Arkansas prisoners headed to the Senate floor today.

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DEMOCRATS’ NEW CHAIRMAN FORMULATING PLANS TO REVERSE 2010 LOSSES

Democratic Party Chair Will Bond says a simple message needs to be shared with voters: "We govern responsibly."

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Bill would limit youth sports practice in hot weather

Bill would limit youth sports practice in hot weather

LITTLE ROCK — Pee-wee athletics practice could not be held when the temperature or heat index is 85 degrees or higher under a bill filed today in the state Legislature.

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Arkansas Baptist begins business program

Arkansas Baptist College is rolling out a new effort today to encourage minority entrepreneurs. The Scott Ford Center for Entrepreneurship and Community Development will be housed in a new building at 16th and M.L. King. The effort will include a microlending program for businesses that might otherwise have a hard time obtaining credit. Full release here. Ford, [...]

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Balloon Sinuplasty Latest Procedure To fight Sinusitis

A form of salvation for most chronic sinusitis patients has arrived, said one medical official.

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Time To Give ‘Mean’ Word Ol’ Heave-Ho

There are some words that are just plain mean.

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Lions Halt Five-Game Slide

UAFS halted a five-game losing streak with an 8-6 win against Fort Hays State Sunday at Crowder Field.

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Hogs Complete Sweep Of Utah

FAYETTEVILLE – Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn did not want freshman starter Brandon Moore to be disappointed on his birthday.

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