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'Voter integrity is a must': Rapert to make run for Arkansas lieutenant governor seat in 2022

By John Sammon | Apr 29, 2021

Arkansas State Sen. Jason Rapert (R-Conway) is making a run in 2022 for the lieutenant governor’s seat currently held by Republican Tim Griffin.

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'Wrong time for deficit spending': 87% of Americans concerned about inflation

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 29, 2021

New data shows that the vast majority of Americans are concerned about inflation and are consistently increasing their inflation expectations.

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“Fentanyl (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 28

By Natural State News | Apr 28, 2021

“Fentanyl (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2278-S2281 on April 28

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Congressional Record publishes “Biden Administration (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 28

By Natural State News | Apr 28, 2021

The Congressional Record published “Biden Administration (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 28.

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Congressional Record publishes “SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS APPOINTMENTS” in the Senate section on April 28

By Natural State News | Apr 28, 2021

“SENATE SELECT COMMITTEE ON ETHICS APPOINTMENTS” was published on pages S2302-S2303 of the Congressional Record on April 28.

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Congressional Record publishes “EXECUTIVE CALENDAR” in the Senate section on April 27

By Natural State News | Apr 27, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE CALENDAR” on April 27.

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Congressional Record publishes “Teacher Appreciation Week (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 26

By Natural State News | Apr 26, 2021

“Teacher Appreciation Week (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2194-S2195 on April 26

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Arkansas Senators support drug discount program 'to provide care for those in underserved areas'

By Christina Heath | Apr 25, 2021

Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) are in support of S.773, commonly known as the 340B Program, legislation that will allow for Arkansas hospitals to participate in a prescription drug discount program.

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Cotton sponsors bill requiring 'severe consequences' for foreign officials that take U.S. hostages

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 25, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) is sponsoring a bill that would require the president to impose mandatory sanctions on foreign government officials responsible for taking Americans hostage.

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Cotton, Boozman back bill so military spouses can 'pursue their careers uninterrupted' by deployment orders

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 25, 2021

U.S. Sens. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) and John Boozman (R-Arkansas) are co-sponsoring legislation that would allow military spouses with valid professional licenses in one state to have their licenses reciprocated in the state where their spouse is currently serving on military orders.

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Arkansas legislators close to passing bill to establish 'some warrant of habitability' for rental properties

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 25, 2021

A bill that protects Arkansas tenants by creating basic housing standards for rental properties across the state may soon be signed into law.

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Bill to boost Arkansas average teacher salary now law as 'Arkansas teachers are critical to current, future success of young people'

By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2021

The current Arkansas legislative session has produced a slew of education bills that were affixed Gov. Asa Hutchinson's signature, with one recent measure arguably a victory for the Natural State's teachers and possibly those who seek to join their ranks.

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Arkansas Workforce Expansion Act aims to waive many licensing fees

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 23, 2021

Arkansas' Workforce Expansion Act, which was introduced as Senate Bill 153, will waive fees that are associated with obtaining occupational licenses for those entering a government-regulated profession or entrepreneurs starting a small business.

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Hutchinson signs bill to reduce state licensing, certification requirements

By Christopher Mobley | Apr 23, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson on April 15 signed Senate Bill 567, which aims to reduce state licensing and certification requirements.

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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 22

By Natural State News | Apr 22, 2021

The Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section on April 22.

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“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 22

By Natural State News | Apr 22, 2021

“LEGISLATIVE SESSION” was published on pages S2140-S2150 of the Congressional Record on April 22.

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“Infrastructure (Executive Session)” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 21

By Natural State News | Apr 21, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “Infrastructure (Executive Session)” on April 21.

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“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by the Congressional Record in the Senate section on April 21

By Natural State News | Apr 21, 2021

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S2121-S2122 on April 21

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April 21 sees Congressional Record publish “MOTION TO DISCHARGE” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Apr 21, 2021

The Congressional Record published “MOTION TO DISCHARGE” in the Senate section on April 21.

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Hutchinson signs bill to help decrease Arkansas unemployment insurance fraud

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2021

Gov. Asa Hutchinson has signed House Bill 1765, which will allow modifying unemployment insurance programs to prevent, detect and recover unemployment insurance fraud.