Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders revealed plans for the Arkansas School for the Deaf (ASD) and Arkansas School for the Blind and Visually Impaired (ASB) at a press conference on Wednesday where she was joined by Secretary of Education Jacob Oliva,…
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UAMS Receives $12M from State to Support El Dorado Hospital
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffThe Arkansas General Assembly committed $12 million to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) to support the new South Arkansas Regional Hospital (SARH) in El Dorado, according to an announcement from UAMS. SARH is a new, nonprofit corporation…
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Arkansas Legislative Charity Basketball Game Happening Soon
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffMembers of the Arkansas House of Representatives will square off against their counterparts in the Senate for a worthwhile cause, “Hoops for Kids’ Sake.” The eighth modern-era charity basketball game will take place Wednesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. at…
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Hutchinson Signs Bills Granting Stipends, Salary Increase for Police
by AMP Staffby AMP StaffLaw enforcement leaders and legislators gathered at the state capitol today as Governor Asa Hutchinson signed a bill that grants one-time stipends of up to $5,000 to police and probation and parole officers, and a second bill that increases the…
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In Letter to State Leaders, Tom Mars Says He Will File Suit If Act 1002 Not Repealed
Fayetteville Attorney Tom Mars announced Wednesday that he has sent a letter to Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Senate President Pro Tempore Jimmy Hickey Jr. and Speaker of the House Matthew Shepherd outlining specific legal reasons to repeal or suspend Act…
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Legislature Passes Student-Athlete Compensation Bill, Going to Governor’s Desk
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas lawmakers have passed legislation that would allow Arkansas student-athletes to receive compensation for the commercial use of their publicity rights. Both the Arkansas House of Representatives and the Arkansas Senate voted to pass House Bill 1671, which will establish…
All 100 members of the Arkansas House of Representatives were seated today on the first day of the 93rd General Assembly’s regular session after rumblings that one closely contested seat could be challenged. On Monday, Jan. 11, Arkansas Secretary of State…
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State Officials Roll Out Civil Liability Protections for Businesses, Healthcare Workers
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleArkansas businesses and healthcare workers will be immune from civil liability as a result of COVID-19 exposure during the public health emergency. Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed a tranche of three executive orders on Monday, June 15 focusing on civil liability…
by Jessica Virden In his closing remarks during the Caucus meeting of October 11, Mickey Gates said, “I will not judge you on your vote. Your constituency may, but I won’t.” That barely veiled threat on the rest of…