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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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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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House Votes to Approve Senate Bill Averting Fiscal Cliff
The House voted to pass a last-ditch Senate compromise to avert the feared fiscal cliff. The bill now heads to the president's desk for his...
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Betty Blakes Wins Monroe City Council District 3 Runoff Race
Betty Blakes has defeated Juanita Woods 652-453 in the Monroe City Council District 3 runoff race. All 18 precincts are reporting in.
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Runoff Elections Set for Saturday
It's back to the polls Saturday for voters in Louisiana. They'll be deciding on several runoff elections including the District 3 City Council seat in...
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Early Voting Ends Monday in Arkansas for Runoff Elections
Early voting comes to end Monday in South Arkansas for several runoffs races set for Tuesday.
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Early Voting Starts Tuesday in Arkansas
Election season isn't over for some folks in South Arkansas. Early voting starts Tuesday for a three runoffs.
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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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Obama/Romney Debate for Second Time
Two down, and one to go. Mitt Romney and President Obama met for their second of three debates Tuesday night, where uncommitted voters in a...
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Special Report: Who's Running for President?
President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney faced off in Wednesday's debate, but if voters are undecided, there are actually other options.
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Romney Makes Clinton Joke, in front of Clinton
Mitt Romney cracked wise about former President Bill Clinton Tuesday, seconds after the 42nd president introduced the Republican nominee at the Clinton Global Initiative in...
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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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Louisiana Secretary of State Overseas Trip Cut Short
Louisiana Secretary of State Tom Schedler's overseas trip was cut short due to the troubles in the Middle East.
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Tom Cotton Endorsed by Governor Mike Huckabee
Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee is throwing his support behind Tom Cotton in the upcoming 4th Congressional District Race.
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President Obama Accepts Nomination for Re-Election
President Obama and Vice President Biden accpeted their party's nominations and got to work explaining why they deserve four more years.
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Local Delegates On Hand for President Obama Acceptance Speech
Delegates from the ArkLaMiss are heading home after the end of the Democratic National Convention.
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President Bill Clinton Fires Up Democrats at DNC
It was an evening to remember at the Democratic National Convention as the delegates officially nominated President Obama for re-election.
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