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Lawmakers Propose Ban on Electronic Devices in Polling Places
A bill in the Arkansas legislature would ban voters from taking photos of their marked ballot at polling sites.
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Beebe Vetoes Voter ID Bill
Arkansas Governor Mike Beebe vetoed a bill that would require voters to show identification prior to casting their ballot.
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Early Voting Begins Today for April 6 Elections
Voters in several northeast Louisiana parishes can begin casting their today ballots for the April 6 elections.
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Governor Jindal Talks About His Tax Reform Plan in Monroe
Governor Bobby Jindal addressed a crowd at the Monroe Civic Center Friday focusing on his plan to eliminate the state's income tax this legislative session.
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Senator Vitter Offers Amendment to Budget that Requires Photo ID to Vote
Louisiana Senator David Vitter says he's offered up an amendment that would require people to show a photo ID before voting.
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Bastrop Mayoral Forum Tonight
The City of Bastrop will hold a public forum tonight so residents can hear from the seven people running for Mayor.
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Arkansas House Panel Approves Jobs Creation Bill
A Arkansas House committee approved legislation Wednesday that would set up tax credits to grow small businesses.
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Update: Arkansas Senate Passes Voter ID Bill
The Arkansas Senate has passed SB2, a bill requiring voters to have a photo ID at the polls.
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Arkansas House Members Introduce Sensible School Lunch Act
Arkansas' Congressional delegation has introduced legislation they say will provide school districts with greater flexibility in implementing new rules for the National School Lunch Program...
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Former U.S. Congressman Mike Ross Reconsidering Gubernatorial Run
It looks like former Arkansas Congressman Mike Ross may be reconsidering a run for governor.
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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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Bill Making Sexual Identity Discrimination Illegal Shot Down
The LGBT community took another hit in their fight for equality at the Louisiana State Capitol Wednesday.
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Special Report: A Look Inside the Louisiana State Capitol
The Louisiana legislative session is in full swing down in Baton Rouge. KTVE spent a couple of days in Baton Rouge to get an inside...
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Bill Proposing Voting Rights for Paroled Felons Rejected
A controversial bill that would allow convicted felons on parole the right to vote was shot down Tuesday in the Louisiana House and Governmental Affairs...
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Louisiana Senate Committee Approves Medicaid Expansion
The Louisiana Senate Health and Welfare Committee has voted in favor of legislation that would expand access to health insurance to those currently without coverage.
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Rep. Hunter Issues Letter Denying Involvement in Legal Issues Regarding Earl K. Long
State Representative Marcus Hunter, D-Monroe, issued a letter last week regarding the involvement of his office in steps to prevent the closure of Earl K....
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Two Key Carpenter Groups Endorse Mike Ross for Governor
The Southern States Millwright Regional Council and the Central South Carpenters Regional Council, affiliates that represent more than 10,000 carpenters, have endorsed Mike Ross for...
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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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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 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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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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