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Arkansas Blog

Today's news roundup: Democrat press message advantages

Republicans do NOT like to see Democrats support, much less pass, legislation with popular support.
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Democrats propose teacher pay raise plan

The minority wages a battle for teacher pay that only makes sense. A long shot, in other words.
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COVID today: Cases, deaths and hospitalizations all on the rise

Another day with poor results in every category.

Most Republicans, including all from Arkansas, oppose bill to help compete with China

The issue was helping domestic manufacturers compete with China. Arkansas congressmen said to hell with it. Can't give Democrats a win.
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As farms struggle through drought, some will have no choice but to sell animals

Ranchers face a tough decision with a long-term economic impact. As the drought conditions worsen, livestock auction sales spike.

The story behind that "Defend Shirley Wheeler" billboard on I-630

Billboards encouraging onlookers to DEFEND SHIRLEY WHEELER have popped up in select cities, all in states with some of the country’s strictest abortion laws. Wheeler, once forgotten from popular memory, is the face of Slate’s new campaign advertising the latest season of its “Slow Burn” podcast.
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Legislature comes up with crumbs to make cut for rich more palatable

Apparently aware of terrible optics, the legislature now has a plan for a one-time credit for lower income people. Not all of them. And not much compared with the windfall for the rich.
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Arkansas now counts four monkeypox cases

Four of the country's 3,486 cases are in Arkansas.
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UPDATE: Dollar General to build distribution center in North Little Rock

Still more distribution operations going north of the river, without assistance from government land purchase.

Judge orders Jason Rapert to turn over social media information

The judge says no more foot-dragging by Jason Rapert in atheists' suit over free speech infringement.
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Sen. Mark Johnson urges release of money to agencies that pay his wife

Sen. Mark Johnson goes to bat for releasing state grants payable to agencies that employ his wife.

Calling the roll in the U.S. Senate on birth control, climate, taxes, veterans and lower drug costs

Arkansas Republicans, with a single exception on a roster of issues, failed Arkansas voters again on drug prices, birth control, climate change and veterans.
Let's Knock Out COVID-19

CareLink is providing vaccine assistance at no cost to people 60 years and older

Central Arkansas Area Agency on Aging, is providing vaccine assistance at no cost to people 60 years and older. If you or someone you know needs help scheduling or getting to a COVID-19 vaccine or booster appointment, call CareLink’s Information & Assistance team today at 501-372-5300 or toll-free at 800-482-6359.

UPDATE: Federal COVID money won't be used to pay for tax cuts, memo says. Sort of.

Money is fungible. That's all you need to know about more rear-covering from the Hutchinson administration on cutting taxes for the rich.

Today's news roundup and open line

How I wish it would rain.

COVID today: 1,791 new cases and 11 more deaths

The numbers rise in every category.
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Embattled Moms for Liberty activist's charter application still pending, with a predictable caveat

Perhaps it’s no surprise that Bosch, in the news for comments about gunning down a school librarian, doesn’t want a media specialist at the charter school she's hoping to open.

Big Country Chateau tenants plead for city help

Tenants plead for help from city to find suitable housing.

Leslie Rutledge joins suit to allow discrimination against LGBT school children

Leslie Rutledge has found another way to demonize transgender children.
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Little Rock board talks taxi cab changes, risks of homelessness and food deserts

The topics of discussion from Tuesday will be revisited again with more detail at a soon-to-be-scheduled policy meeting. 
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