by Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate When Arkansas’ medical marijuana industry began five years ago, it was somewhat of an open secret that some of the Arkansans said to own the first dispensaries and growing facilities were fronts for out-of-state cannabis firms. Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the [read more…]
The legislation received enough support to advance after sponsors removed other proposed FOIA exemptions that received much public opposition by Tess Vrbin and Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate Arkansas lawmakers’ third attempt this week to alter the state’s Freedom of Information Act advanced in both the House and Senate on Wednesday. [read more…]
by Tess Vrbin, Arkansas Advocate After two days of bipartisan backlash against proposed changes to Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act, lawmakers late Tuesday filed narrower legislation to exempt information related to security services provided to the governor and other state officials. Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the [read more…]
by Hunter Field, Arkansas Advocate The Arkansas Legislature on Monday gaveled into an extraordinary session at the call of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders. Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back [read more…]
The proposed changes to state public records law, supported by Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, did not advance in the House or Senate by Tess Vrbin, Arkansas Advocate This week’s special session of the Arkansas Legislature, expected to be a smooth-sailing three days, hit a major snag on day one when [read more…]
During the Labor Day holiday period, including the end of summertime and the busy holiday weekend, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside law enforcement in Arkansas to decrease impaired driving. From August 18 through September 4, Arkansas law enforcement will be [read more…]
from Arkansas Advocate Arkansas lawmakers passed 890 laws during this year’s legislative sessions, and most take effect on Tuesday. Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: Advertisement Back to the news: In [read more…]
Librarians across Arkansas are preparing in different ways for a new state law that is set to take effect next week and changes how libraries handle controversial material. [read more…]
Last week the U.S. Marshals Service Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force partnered with the Arkansas State Police (ASP), Little Rock Police, North Little Rock Police, Maumelle Police, Jacksonville Police, and the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office in a joint initiative to remove wanted and repeat offenders from the streets of Central [read more…]
A police chase ended with a suspect dead on Monday in Central Arkansas. At approximately 8:40 a.m. on July 17, 2023, an Arkansas State Police (ASP) Trooper executed a Tactical Vehicle Intervention (TVI) maneuver to stop a fleeing suspect at the 17-mile marker of Highway 67 North. Advertisement Back to [read more…]
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