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Bill Banning Social Media Sites While Driving Awaits Governor's Signature
A bill banning Louisiana people from visiting social media sites while driving has gained final approval. The bill will now head to Governor Jindal's desk.
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Martha Shoffner Resigns as Arkansas Treasurer
Martha Shoffner has resigned as Arkansas Treasurer.
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Sen. David Vitter Introduces Amendment to End Lifeline Cellphone Program
Louisiana Senator David Vitter introduced two amendments to the Farm Bill, one of which would eliminate the welfare subsidy for the Lifeline cellphone program.
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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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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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Regional Headlines
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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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Bastrop Mayoral Forum Scheduled for Thursday
The City of Bastrop will hold a public forum so residents can hear from the seven people running for mayor.
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RNC Releases Growth & Opportunity Report
The Republican National Committee today released an internal review today it hopes will reboot the GOP.
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Jindal Finishes 8th in 2013 CPAC Presidential Straw Poll
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal finished 8th in the 2013 CPAC Presidential Straw Poll.
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Update: Arkansas House Overrides Governor's Veto of 20-Week Abortion Ban Bill
The Arkansas House has voted to override Governor Mike Beebe's Tuesday veto of the 20-week abortion ban bill.
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UPDATE: Bastrop Mayoral Candidate Withdraws From Race
The 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office has file a suit in Morehouse Parish contesting the candidacy of mayoral candidate in Bastrop.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal to Address CPAC
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month, known as CPAC.
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Special Election Today in South Arkansas
A special election will be held today to elect a new mayor for Hampton.
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Arkansas State Rep. to Introduce Bill to Raise Minimum Wage
Arkansas State Representative Butch Wilkins says he will introduce a bill that would raise Arkansas' minimum wage to $8.25 an hour.
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Tom Cotton Thanks Mike Ross for His Service
Incoming Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton is expressing his thanks to Congressman Mike Ross for his years of service.
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State Headlines
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Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor to Host Facebook Town Hall
Arkansas Senator Mark Pryor will hold a Facebook town hall meeting on Thursday.
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20-Week Abortion Ban Bill Becomes Law in Arkansas
A 20-week abortion ban bill has become law after the Arkansas Senate voted this morning to override Governor Beebe's veto of the measure.
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Arkansas Senate to Take Up Abortion Ban Veto Override
The Arkansas House of Representatives voted to override Governor Mike Beebe's veto of the bill that would ban abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy Wednesday...
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Money Questions Hold Up Voter ID Bill in Arkansas
Photo identification when you go to vote sailed through the Arkansas senate, but it was a much different story on Wednesday as a House of...
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Senator Rick Gallot Proposes Addition To Crime/Punishment Law
State Senator Rick Gallot is pushing for an addition to the current crime and punishment act for Louisiana prisoners.
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UPDATE: Bastrop Mayoral Candidate Withdraws From Race
The 4th Judicial District Attorney's Office has file a suit in Morehouse Parish contesting the candidacy of mayoral candidate in Bastrop.
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Gov. Bobby Jindal to Address CPAC
Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal is scheduled to speak at the Conservative Political Action Conference next month, known as CPAC.
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Louisiana Speaker of the House Calls for Continued Cooperation on Budget
The Joint Legislative Committee on the Budget met Friday to receive the Governor Jindal's Executive Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-14.
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Gov. Jindal Announces $24.7 Billion Budget Proposal
Governor Bobby Jindal is preparing to offer the legislature a $24.7 billion budget.
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Voter ID Legislation Passes Senate
The Arkansas Senate advanced a bill Wednesday that would require voters to have a photo ID card when they head to the polls.
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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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