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News from March 2021

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Arkansas' combined tax revenues down 16.5 percent from Q4 to Q1 2021

By Natural State News | Mar 31, 2021

Arkansas collected $2.4 billion combined tax revenues and income taxes during the first quarter of 2021.

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Arkansas collects $1.3 billion in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q1 2021

By Natural State News | Mar 31, 2021

Arkansas collected $1.3 billion in sales and gross receipt taxes during the first quarter of 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Arkansas bill may lower barrier for job opportunities by eliminating duplicative licensing requirements

By Alyssa Marie Dasal | Mar 29, 2021

Arkansas House Bill 1460, if passed, could prohibit cities, counties or other political subdivisions of the state from enacting a requirement for licensing, certification or registration for any profession or occupation in a manner that duplicates a requirement for licensing, certification or registration that is already enacted by the state.

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Rutledge on lawsuit against Walgreens: 'It's about the future for the state of Arkansas'

By Timothy Stuckey | Mar 28, 2021

Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge filed a lawsuit against Walgreens on March 15 over allegations that the company's failure to flag suspicious orders directly contributed to the influx of opioids on the black market, according to a press report.

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Patterson: 'We will be better prepared' for a future pandemic in Arkansas

By Christopher Mobley | Mar 28, 2021

University of Arkansas Chancellor of Medical Sciences Dr. Cam Patterson discussed in an interview how COVID-19 has affected Arkansas.

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Cotton on Democrats' For the People Act: 'They are trying to lock in permanent and radical change'

By Trina Thomas | Mar 28, 2021

After the House of Representatives passed a Democratic bill that addresses voter access, Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) vowed in a recent press conference to block the For The People Act.

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Cotton opposes Equality Act, calls measure 'a radical proposal'

By Timothy Stuckey | Mar 28, 2021

Sen. Tom Cotton of Arkansas recently voiced his concerns over the Equality Act during an interview in which he called the measure "a radical proposal."

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Godfrey: House Bill 1451 makes Arkansas ‘more inclusive’

By Tamara Browning | Mar 28, 2021

An Arkansas state representative who helped pass a bill in the House of Representatives allowing public school districts “to adopt an approved bilingual or dual-immersion program” is touting the measure as one that makes the state “more inclusive.”

March 25: Congressional Record publishes “Highlights + Senate” in the Daily Digest section

By Natural State News | Mar 25, 2021

“Highlights + Senate“ was published in the Daily Digest section on pages D304-D306 on March 25

“SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 25

By Natural State News | Mar 25, 2021

“SUBMISSION OF CONCURRENT AND SENATE RESOLUTIONS” was published on pages S1816-S1817 of the Congressional Record on March 25.

“INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 25

By Natural State News | Mar 25, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND JOINT RESOLUTIONS” on March 25.

“APPOINTMENTS” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on March 25

By Natural State News | Mar 25, 2021

“APPOINTMENTS“ was published in the Senate section on pages S1846-S1847 on March 25

Congressional Record publishes “UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 1868” in the Senate section on March 23

By Natural State News | Mar 23, 2021

The Congressional Record published “UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST--H.R. 1868” in the Senate section on March 23.

Congressional Record publishes “Border Security (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on March 23

By Natural State News | Mar 23, 2021

“Border Security (Executive Session)” was published on pages S1686-S1687 of the Congressional Record on March 23.

Congressional Record publishes “FILIBUSTER” in the Senate section on March 23

By Natural State News | Mar 23, 2021

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “FILIBUSTER” on March 23.

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Chung: 'Minari' tells the story of Korean immigrants in Arkansas

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 21, 2021

"Minari" may have won a Golden Globe Award, but the film's connection to Arkansas are based on a true story about Korean immigrants working toward building their own American dream of growing produce on the farm.

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Hendren on leaving GOP: 'A return to bipartisanship'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 21, 2021

Arkansas State Sen. Jim Hendren recently announced that he’s left the Republican Party to become an independent with no party affiliation, citing extreme partisanship as his reason for leaving.

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Davis: Hutchinson's decision to sign SB 24 will lead to 'more gun deaths'

By Andy Nghiem | Mar 21, 2021

Edmond Davis, the director of the Derek Olivier Research Institute (DORI) for the Prevention of Violence, recently voiced his opinion on Gov. Asa Hutchinson's decision to proclaim March 5 Wrightsville 69 Memorial Day.

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Preston: Demand for unemployment assistance has experienced a 'significant spike'

By Carrie Bradon | Mar 21, 2021

Arkansas’ Secretary Mike Preston recently shared his insights into the various challenges facing applicants for unemployment benefits, some of whom claim they have been waiting up to five months for approval on their applications.

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Grammy Educator Award-winner Jeffrey Allen Murdock believes everyone should have access to music education 'no matter who they are'

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 20, 2021

University of Arkansas associate professor Jeffrey Allen Murdock was picked from 10 finalists and named the winner of this year's Grammy Music Educator Award, the top honor for teachers who've made an impact in music education and are committed to keeping it in the curriculum.