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Hear this week's episode of the Arkansas Newswrap, presented by Little Rock Public Radio, KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro.
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Eric E. Harrison joins Little Rock Public Radio to share upcoming arts and culture events in Central Arkansas. -
If passed, the bill would ban “discrimination or preferential treatment” in state-supported institutions. -
For hours after the order was handed down, Arkansans expressed confusion as to how the order would affect work. -
In Arkansas, runoffs are currently only available in primary elections for state House and Senate seats. -
The bill strikes terms such as “equity,” “civil rights,” “minority,” and “diversity” from Arkansas law and repeals sections creating scholarships, support services, and retention programs for minorities. -
City directors are weighing renewal of a ShotSpotter contract amid public comment condemning the technology. -
If approved by the Trump Administration, this would mark the second time Arkansas Medicaid recipients would be subject to a work requirement. -
The global retailer headquartered in Bentonville announced changes to DEI policies in November, amid anti-DEI campaigns from conservative activists and lawmakers. -
Dozens of refugees scheduled to travel to Northwest Arkansas over the next two months had their flights cancelled a week before an executive order was set to go in effect. -
The bill, if passed, would pay for breakfast for all kids in Arkansas public schools.
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