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Budget Talks Begin in Louisiana Legislative Session
Today the House Appropriations committee is set to tackle the biggest piece of legislation facing lawmakers this session.
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Final Day for Early Voting for May 4 Election
Today is the final day for early voting in the May 4 municipal elections. Several tax renewals are on the ballot across the area, including...
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Governor Bebee Signs Private Health Insurance Option Into Law
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe signed the historic Medicaid reform bill for Arkansas into law Tuesday morning.
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UPDATE: Louisiana House Committee Rejects Tobacco Tax Bill
The Louisiana House Ways & Means Committee voted against a bill that sought to raise taxes on cigarettes by 36 cents a pack.
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Arkansas Lawmakers Closing in on End of Session
Arkansas lawmakers are wrapping up the longest legislative session since the great depression, as they are expected to complete their official work on Tuesday.
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Senate Approves Tax Cuts, Session Ends Early Next Week
The Arkansas Senate approved a package of tax cuts totaling approximately $120 million on Thursday as the legislative session nears conclusion.
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Former Congressman Mike Ross Launches his Gubernatorial Campaign in El Dorado
With his announcement that he's running for Arkansas Governor, former Congressman Mike Ross kicked off his campaign in El Dorado Thursday morning.
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Arkansas Senate Passes Health Care Expansion Bill
The Arkansas Senate has now joined the Arkansas House in passing a much-watched health care expansion bill.
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Mike Ross Officially Kicks Off His Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross has has formally launched his bid to seek the Democratic nomination for Arkansas Governor.
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Former Congressman Mike Ross to Kick Off Campaign for Governor
Former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross plans to formally announce his campaign for Governor on Wednesday.
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Regional Headlines
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Obama/Romney Go Head to Head in Final Debate
President Obama and Republican Presidential hopeful Mitt Romney battled over foreign policy tonight in their final presidential debate of the election.
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Early Voting Underway in Arkansas
Early voting is underway in Arkansas and ends Monday, Nov. 5.
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Campaign Signs Vandalized
A Monroe city council candidate claims campaign signs are being damaged and stolen.
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Arkansas Attorney General Raises $1 Million for Gubernatorial Campaign
Arkansas Attorney General Dustin McDaniel has a million-dollar start to his 2014 campaign for governor.
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Garden District Alliance Holds Forum for District 3 City Council Candidates
The five candidates running for the Monroe City Council District 3 seat voiced their platforms Monday evening.
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Arkansas Lt. Governor Backing November Ballot Issue
Arkansas' Lt. Governor is throwing his support behind the highway tax proposal.
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Video Captures City Workers Moving Campaign Sign
A video captures Monroe City employees damaging a council candidate's campaign sign.
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First Presidential Debate Tonight
Today is the day. After weeks, even months of preparation, President Obama and Governor Romney will square off in the first presidential debate.
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National Voter Registration Day, Deadline to Register Approaching
The deadline to register for the November 6 Presidential Election is only two weeks away.
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Obama Leads Romney in Three Battleground States
President Barack Obama has the edge over Republican Mitt Romney in three potentially decisive states in the presidential election.
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State Headlines
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Federal Judge Blocks 12-Week Abortion Ban in Arkansas
A federal judge Friday issued a preliminary injunction preventing a new Arkansas law restricting abortions after 12-weeks from taking effect.
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Arkansas House Speaker Carter Not Entering 2014 Governor's Race
The Arkansas House Speaker is not entering the 2014 Arkansas governor's race.
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Bill Banning Social Media Use While Driving Passes House
A bill that bans using social media sites while driving will soon be law.
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Louisiana Senate Finance Committee Gets First Crack at Budget
With millions of taxpayer dollars in their hands, Louisiana State Senators are getting their first look at the state's budget.
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Pryor to Host Twitter Town Hall
U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor of Arkansas is hosting a Twitter town hall to answer questions about the farm bill and other agricultural issues.
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Jindal: Special Prosecutor Needed for IRS Investigation
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal and Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker have both written a letter to President Obama about the IRS scandal.
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Rob Maness to run for U.S. Senate in Louisiana
A second candidate seeking to unseat U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu has announced his decision to run.
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Vitter Announces Staff Satellite Office Hours for Northeast Louisiana Residents
U.S. Sen. David Vitter today announced staff satellite office hours for residents of Tensas and Jackson Parishes.
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Dardenne: "My Expectations Are I Will Be a Candidate for Governor in 2015"
The Louisiana governor's race is still two years away, but a likely candidate for the position was in West Monroe Thursday, not campaigning for governor,...
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Budget Maneuvers Continue at the Louisiana State Capitol
Both Democrats and Republicans are coming together and reporting bills unfavorably out of committee to make sure those bills were not killed and can be...
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National Headlines
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Roadside Ignition Was Source Of California Fire: Officials
An undetermined roadside ignition in grass and debris off the Ventura Freeway in Southern California sparked the Springs Fire, officials said on Sunday.
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Man Stabs Choir Members During Closing Hymns At New Mexico Church, Police Say
At least four people were stabbed at an Albuquerque, N.M., church when a man went on a rampage during a Sunday service's closing hymns, police said.
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Officials: Boston Bombing Suspect is Communicating in Writing
The surviving suspect in the Boston Marathon bombings has communicated in writing with officials several times, a senior federal official, who has been briefed on the investigation,...
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'Best Day of My Life': Bomb Victim Opens Eyes
In one room at a Boston hospital, the marathon bombing suspect was under heavy guard. In another, one of the victims was opening his eyes for the...
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Woman Dead, Search Suspended For Man Missing In Washington Avalanches
One woman has now been declared dead while a 60-year-old man is still missing after a pair of avalanches ripped through the mountains Saturday near Snoqualmie Pass...
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Crude Oil Leaks In Arkansas Suburb After Exxonmobil Pipeline Ruptures
An ExxonMobil pipeline rupture near Little Rock, Ark., Friday evening has resulted in a "major oil spill," according to the Environmental Protection Agency -- and ignited further...
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Three Dead In Massive 95-Car Pileup Near Virginia, North Carolina Border
Three people have been were killed and at least 20 injured after a massive 95-car pileup on Interstate 77 near the Virginia and North Carolina border Sunday...
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'Peace To The Whole World': Pope Francis Urges Unity In First Easter Sunday Address
Pope Francis called for worldwide efforts towards peace in his first Easter Sunday address, urging leaders to find diplomatic solutions in Syria and North Korea.
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Oklahoma to Allow Horses to be Slaughtered for Meat
Oklahoma took a step toward allowing livestock owners to slaughter horses for food on Friday when the governor signed a bill that permits the practice,...
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North Korea Says it is Entering 'State of War' with South
North Korea said on Saturday that it was entering a "state of war" with South Korea, following a call to arms by the country's young...
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