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Bills to ban phones in schools, boost maternal health and impose new restrictions on the ballot initiative process all gained final legislative approval Tuesday. -
A divided House committee on Monday advanced two bills to regulate how signatures are gathered in Arkansas for citizen-led ballot initiatives after nearly six hours of debate. -
The bill comes after several other legislative attempts to regulate content in state libraries and concerns over oversight at Arkansas PBS. -
Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester said there are seven key focus areas, with each receiving a letter grade showing its current status. -
A winter weather system could impact Central Arkansas with freezing rain and sleet that would cause icy roads and hazardous conditions. -
Library directors defend profession, available materials during public comment -
Hear this week's episode of the Arkansas Newswrap, presented by Little Rock Public Radio, KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro. -
The legislation, called Arkansas ACCESS, intends to reform “acceleration, common sense, cost, eligibility, scholarships, and standardization” in higher education policy. -
Tucker, a Democrat, was a major player in Arkansas politics from the 1970’s through the 1990’s. -
Eric E. Harrison joins Little Rock Public Radio to share upcoming arts and culture events in Central Arkansas.
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Can we every truly 'go home again?' Can we ever revisit or recapture 'who we were' as kids? Join us for a conversation with author, William Lychack and his novel, Cargill Falls.
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