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Arkansas attorney general: Federal government used COVID-19 as 'opportunity to meddle'

By Juliette Fairley | May 17, 2023

When it comes to COVID-19, the state of Arkansas continues to be active in the areas of student loans and tax cuts, according to Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin.

Ladyman: Committee will engage in 'vigorous debate' over elimination of CON programs

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 15, 2021

Arkansas is one of 36 states that currently limit entry or expansion of health-care facilities through certificate-of-need (CON) programs, according to media reports.

Fayetteville attorney: Gilmore's licensing reform measure doesn't go far enough

By Juliette Fairley | Feb 12, 2021

A critic of Sen. Ben Gilmore's (R-Bartlett) SB 153 would rather see a proposal that reduces fees for all business owners rather than targeting entrepreneurs who earn less than 200% below the poverty line.