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Arkansas Advocate intends to show how state government affects the lives of everyday Arkansans. We strive to amplify the voices of all Arkansans.

Little Rock, Arkansas Katılım Haziran 2022
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Internet giant Google officially announced the first phase of its $4 billion West Memphis cloud and artificial intelligence data center project Thursday in what officials called one of the largest economic investments ever in Arkansas.
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President Trump signed legislation in July blocking federal Medicaid funds for certain reproductive health care providers. Clinics being forced to close provided a broad range of services, including pregnancy care, primary care and behavioral health care. ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/10/01/rep…
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Arkansas state Sen. Garry Stubblefield has died at age 74, according to the Senate public information office. The Republican from Branch had represented Senate District 26 since 2012. An Aug. 26 social media post by his daughter said he'd undergone four surgeries.
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Admitted killer Travis Posey was sentenced to four consecutive life sentences and 11 20-year sentences Monday in a June 2024 mass shooting at a South Arkansas supermarket that left four dead and nearly a dozen wounded. More later from the Arkansas Advocate.
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The U.S. 8th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a Little Rock federal court's block of part of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders' signature education law regarding "indoctrination" and sent the case back for further proceedings. Follow the Arkansas Advocate for more details.
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Marion County Library Board members were dismissed by the county judge Thursday for failing to more closely supervise the public library director who was arrested after an investigation into allegations of financial misconduct. buff.ly/4g2WjnV
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An Indiana education company that’s been scrutinized by lawmakers for its cost and effect on student test scores received $144.6 million over seven years to provide professional development services in Arkansas, according to an audit released Friday. buff.ly/4ghoVu5
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An attorney for a physician accused of rape and sexual assault asked the Arkansas State Medical Board on Thursday to allow the doctor to return to practice with some restrictions. The board voted to wait to take action until his charges are heard in court. buff.ly/3ZoRjmt
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An effort is underway to reverse a portion of a law passed last year that changed how members are appointed to county roles. Legislators pitched the new law as a way for residents to have more local control over conservation district leadership. buff.ly/3ZBRr3w
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The Arkansas Board of Corrections this week discussed implementing longer shifts for employees at community correction centers as a way to address staffing shortages and help reduce the state's backlog of inmates in county jails. buff.ly/3VIxLsz
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A state senator has filed a joint resolution that proposes shifting the redistricting process out of politicians' hands. How Arkansas legislators redrew the state's congressional district map was the subject of a lawsuit considered by a panel this week. buff.ly/3D0HiER
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Attorneys general in 11 states, including Arkansas, filed a joint lawsuit last month claiming three organizations’ efforts to pressure coal companies to lower carbon emissions and respond to climate change amount to anti-competitive business practices. buff.ly/4ioEe5q
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