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State to request waiver allowing private option in August
Arkansas Comments May 23, 2013 6:27pmLITTLE ROCK — The state Department of Human Services expects to submit a request in August for a federal waiver allowing Arkansas to use federal money to buy private insurance for thousands of the...
Democrats paint Cotton as extremist on Iran sanctions proposal
Arkansas Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 5:33pmWASHINGTON — The campaign arm of the Senate Democratic Caucus on Thursday criticized U.S. Rep. Tom Cotton, R-Dardanelle, as “an extreme ideologue” over an amendment he offered to the Nuclear Iran...
Court: Searcy County sheriff ineligible to hold office
Arkansas Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 11:42amLITTLE ROCK — The Searcy County sheriff is not eligible to hold office because of a 1979 misdemeanor theft conviction, the state Supreme Court ruled Thursday.
The state’s highest court...
UPDATE UA, ASU, Tech boards vote to opt out of gun law, raise tuition
Arkansas Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 6:46pmLITTLE ROCK — Trustees of Arkansas’ two largest university systems voted unanimously Thursday to opt out of a new law that allows college faculty and staff with permits to carry a concealed...
Man arrested on Governor’s Mansion grounds
Arkansas Comments Updated: May 23, 2013 5:16pmLITTLE ROCK — A man was taken into custody early Thursday after he climbed over a fence and broke into a vehicle on the grounds of the Governor’s Mansion, state police said.
Ramon Taylor, 32...
Wait over for one foster child
Steve Brawner Comments May 23, 2013 1:00amThe 11-year-old stood before the stage at the Clinton Presidential Center in Little Rock May 18 and waited to hear her name, Hannah Cranford.
On July 5, 2011, she had waited to hear a judge...
Outdoor track is different animal
Harry King Comments May 23, 2013 1:00amLITTLE ROCK — Trick question. What two teams that scored a total of 30 points in the NCAA Indoor meet are among the primary reasons Arkansas’ winning track team will have a difficult time doubling...
UPDATE Tuition requests slashed, UA chancellors view budget options
Arkansas Comments Updated: May 22, 2013 6:12pmLITTLE ROCK — Lower than anticipated tuition-hike recommendations will force some budget reductions and, in some cases, possibly layoffs, University of Arkansas System chancellors said Wednesday...
SEC Tournament: Anderson Producing At Plate For Arkansas
Razorbacks Comments Updated: May 22, 2013 8:03amFAYETTEVILLE — It’s no secret Arkansas sophomore Brian Anderson has had a rough year defensively.
His team-leading 20 errors and .893 fielding percentage — most of which have come on off-...
SEC Tournament: Arkansas Staff Eager For Tournament Work
Razorbacks Comments May 22, 2013 7:46amFAYETTEVILLE — Arkansas coach Dave Van Horn has his starting pitching rotation in place for the Southeastern Conference Tournament, sticking with the regular trio of Barrett Astin, Ryne Stanek and...
