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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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Tom Cotton Raises Over $526,000 in First Quarter
Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton says his campaign has raised over $526,000 in the first quarter of 2013.
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Early Voting Begins Saturday for May 4 Election
Early voting begins this Saturday for the May 4 municipal elections.
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AR House Delays Health Care Funding Vote to Monday
Arkansas Speaker of the House, representative Davy Carter, R-Cabot, said Friday the vote to fund health care expansion will not happen until Monday.
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Bill Proposes TOPS Scholarships be Available for International Students
Graduates from outside the country could soon be able to take advantage of TOPS scholarships.
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Regional Headlines
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Kenneth Wilson Wins the Monroe City Council District 4 Race
Kenneth Wilson wins the Monroe City Council District 4 race with 63% of the vote. Wilson beat out three other candidates with 1344 votes.
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Gretchen Ezernack Wins Monroe City Council District Two
Residents in Monroe's second district voted to keep the incumbent in place on the city council.
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Property Tax Millage in Union Parish Fails
A 2.5 millage property tax proposal in Union Parish that would have financed an animal shelter for abandoned and abused animals fails.
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M. Stein Baughman, Jr. Wins Farmerville Mayoral Race
With all 7 precincts reporting, M. Stein Baughman, Jr. (D) wins the mayoral race with 72.16% of the vote (1104 votes.) His opponent, "Charlie Young" got 27.84% of...
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Arkansas Highway Tax Amendment Results
Arkansas voters have approved the that provides additional funding for state highways, county roads, city streets, bridges, and other surface transportation.
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Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment Fails
CNN is projecting that the medical marijuana proposal has failed.
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Polls Open in Arkansas and Louisiana
It's Election Day and polls are open across the ArkLaMiss.
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Voters to Determine Term Limits for School Board Members
Voters in Louisiana will decide Tuesday if they want to limit the amount of time a person can serve on a school board.
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Presidential Candidates Rush to Seek Votes Before Tuesday
With the hours quickly running out before voters render their verdict, Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney campaigned Sunday night in Pennsylvania, an eleventh-hour foray into a state...
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Big Choices for Voters on Tuesday
On Tuesday voters across the ArkLaMiss will be making their decisions on a number of races.
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State Headlines
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Jindal Signs Bills into Law
Governor Bobby Jindal has signed 26 bills into law Thursday.
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Arkansas Governor Outlines Requirements for Next State Treasurer
Arkansas' next Treasurer must have integrity and a reputation people can have confidence in, according to Governor Mike Beebe.
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Martha Shoffner Resigns as Arkansas Treasurer
Martha Shoffner has resigned as Arkansas Treasurer.
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Web Extra: Gov. Mike Beebe Calls on Shoffner to Resign
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe is among many state leaders calling on Martha Shoffner to step down as Arkansas State Treasurer following her weekend arrest.
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Web Extra: Prosecutors Discuss AR State Treasurer Arrest
U. S. Attorney Chris Thyer holds news conference to discuss the arrest of Arkansas State Treasured Martha Shoffner.
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Lawmakers Calling on AR State Treasurer to Resign
A number of Arkansas political leaders are calling on Arkansas State Treasure Martha Shoffner to resign following her weekend arrest.
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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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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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