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News from April 2021

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Flippo's welfare program integrity bill heads to Hutchinson's desk

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2021

Sen. Scott Flippo’s (R-Bull Shoals) Senate Bill 295, which would promote welfare program integrity, is headed to the governor’s desk.

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Pilkington files bill to help lower Arkansas health care costs

By Bree Gonzales | Apr 21, 2021

Rep. Aaron Pilkington (R-Clarksville) has sponsored House Bill 1064, which aims to increase transparency and help lower health care costs for Arkansans.

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April 20 sees Congressional Record publish “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Apr 20, 2021

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S2067-S2068 of the Congressional Record on April 20.

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AFMF CEO says Arkansas residents 'able to overcome' vaccine hesitation

By Christina Heath | Apr 18, 2021

As the much of the nation has or is preparing to get the COVID-19 vaccination, vaccination hesitancy is higher in the south, Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care (AFMC) CEO said.

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Arkansas Attorney General candidate Leon Jones Jr.: 'I am the right choice'

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 18, 2021

Leon Jones Jr., a local leader in the state of Arkansas, is running for Attorney General of the state, confident that he has the skills necessary to represent his home state after serving for a number of years in other governmental bodies.

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Arkansas Rep. McCullough says SB 622 an attempt to 'realize these vulnerable groups'

By Christina Heath | Apr 18, 2021

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson signed Senate Bill 622 (SB 622) into law and it is causing much controversy as it referred to as "an alternative to a hate crimes bill."

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Hutchison on 2024 presidential run: 'That's too far off even to consider at this point'

By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2021

With Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson set to move on from the highest office in the Natural State after his term expires this year, speculation has risen as to whether he'll seek the GOP presidential nomination in 2024.

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'We're happy they've chosen Maumelle,' mayor says on Cypress Cold Storage expansion

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 18, 2021

Cypress Cold Storage recently invested $13 million in an expansion of their Maumelle cold storage facility, and expects to add approximately 30 full-time employees to work in the facility, which now covers a 162,000 square-foot facility.

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April 15: Congressional Record publishes “Nomination of Vanita Gupta (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Apr 15, 2021

The Congressional Record published “Nomination of Vanita Gupta (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on April 15.

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April 15 sees Congressional Record publish “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Apr 15, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on April 15.

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April 15 sees Congressional Record publish “Motion to Discharge (Executive Session)” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Apr 15, 2021

“Motion to Discharge (Executive Session)“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1958-S1959 on April 15

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Gazaway says renters bill seeks ‘very basic minimum standards of habitability’

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2021

A piece of legislation before the Arkansas House of Representatives would seek to ensure a simple eviction procedure providing hearing of both renters and landlords, as well as addressing concerns over minimum habitability standards in housing.

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Arkansas State Police's Crimes Against Children hotline saw an 'increase in calls made by delivery personnel' who spotted child abuse

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 15, 2021

Recent upticks in reports of child abuse appear to show that COVID-19 restrictions prevented many cases of abuse from ever reaching the public eye, particularly as students who were receiving remote instruction return to school.

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Thurston: For the People Act is 'one of the biggest government overreaches in the history of our country'

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 15, 2021

Arkansas will be stripped of its constitutionally derived authority to administer elections under the For the People Act of 2021, say critics of the measure.

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April 14: Congressional Record publishes “AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Apr 14, 2021

“AMENDMENTS SUBMITTED AND PROPOSED” was published on page S1944 of the Congressional Record on April 14.

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April 14: Congressional Record publishes “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” in the Senate section

By Natural State News | Apr 14, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “TEXT OF AMENDMENTS” on April 14.

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Arkansas Community Foundation using $1 million Facebook grant to support black nonprofits

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 11, 2021

In response to the effects of the economic crisis created by COVID-19 restrictions, the Arkansas Community Foundation (ACF) has launched a new initiative aimed at assisting black-led and black-serving nonprofits in the Little Rock metro area.

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Zook: Hate crime legislation is a 'solution to a tough challenge'

By Carrie Bradon | Apr 11, 2021

Randy Zook of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce and the Associated Industries of Arkansas tackled the issue of hate crimes legislation in a recent interview, surrounding the passage of a Senate Bill that is designed to ensure that offenders serve a minimum of 80% of their sentence for certain crimes.

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Community Health Centers’ Spencer says community leaders need to encourage vaccinations

By Benjamin Kibbey | Apr 11, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had wide-reaching consequences across all portions of the economy, but at the center stage of the viral outbreak has been the nation’s hospitals, clinics and health centers.

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House passes constitutional amendment for ballot initiatives to require 60% of vote

By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Apr 7, 2021

The Arkansas House has passed an amendment to the state Constitution requiring that ballot initiatives receive 60% of the vote to pass.