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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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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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Governor Jindal's Vehicle Involved in Crash in Baton Rouge; Jindal Not Injured
A State Police vehicle carrying Governor Bobby Jindal was involved in a car accident Sunday afternoon. Governor Jindal was not injured.
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Congressman Tom Cotton Reflects on Anniversary of Iraq War
Arkansas Congressman Tom Cotton and Army Veteran appeared on CNN's "State of the Union" with Candy Crowley Sunday morning to reflect on the ten year...
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President Clinton Endorses Sen. Mark Pryor for Re-Election
Former President Bill Clinton is throwing his support behind Senator Mark Pryor's re-election campaign.
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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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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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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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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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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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Sen. Mary Landrieu Raises $1.2M in First Quarter of 2013
Louisiana Senator Mary Landrieu's re-election campaign raised over one million dollars during the first quarter of 2013.
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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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