Members of the Arkansas House of Representatives and Arkansas Senate will compete in a softball game April 28 at Dickey-Stephens Park in North Little Rock during the inaugural Home Runs for Kids’ Sake. A spinoff of Hoops for Kids’ Sake, …
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Cabot Earns Statewide Praise as Arkansas Trendsetter City
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe City of Cabot was formally recognized as a Trendsetter City by both chambers of the Arkansas Legislature on April 2 for its achievements in community development and economic growth. The Arkansas House of Representatives passed House Resolution 1080, and …
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Arkansas Lawmakers Honor Women’s History Month
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas House of Representatives and Senate have officially recognized March as Women’s History Month and March 8 as International Women’s Day with the passage of House Resolution 1069 (HR 1069) and Senate Resolution 39 (SR 39). Sponsored by a …
An outspoken advocate for Arkansas children and a champion of diversity in both politics and education, state Sen. Linda Chesterfield, D-Little Rock, is not afraid to speak up when it comes to issues that affect Arkansans. “People know that I …
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Lawmakers Approve Controversial Redistricting Bills That Divide Pulaski, Sebastian Counties
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffArkansas lawmakers on Thursday passed legislation redrawing the state’s congressional districts. State lawmakers across the country are obligated to do so every decade after each new census. The numbers from the 2020 census were revealed this past summer with population …
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Senate Overrides Hutchinson’s Veto on Arkansas Sovereignty Act
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleGov. Asa Hutchinson has been overridden on a bill that would declare federal firearm laws and regulations that “infringe” on the Second Amendment to be invalid. To the sound of cheers in the Arkansas Senate chambers, senators voted to override …
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Legislature Passes Bill Allowing Restaurants to Deliver Alcoholic Beverages
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA bill that would allow restaurants to deliver alcoholic beverages directly to customers has passed the Arkansas legislature. Restaurants have been able to deliver alcohol under an executive order, and the bill would enshrine this into law. On Thursday, April …
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Hendren’s Hate Crimes Bill Finally Going Before Committee
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleState Sen. Jim Hendren’s hate crimes bill is heading before a legislative committee on Wednesday. It has been a long path for Hendren’s proposed bill to get to committee. Entitled Senate Bill 3, this legislation was first filed on Nov. …
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In Expected Move, Arkansas Legislature Overrides Hutchinson’s Veto on Gender Transition Bill
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe Arkansas General Assembly has passed a bill that prohibits gender transition procedures for minors in Arkansas by overriding a veto from Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Both the Arkansas Senate and the Arkansas House of Representatives voted to override Hutchinson’s veto …
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With New Bill, Lawmaker Seeks to End Mask Mandate Immediately
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleA new bill filed Monday in the Arkansas General Assembly seeks to immediately end the face mask requirement in Arkansas. Sen. Trent Garner (R-El Dorado) filed Senate Bill 590 to end the face covering requirement, with the bill stating that …