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Lamwkers seek changes to lottery scholarships
Posted: October 22, 2009 12:09 p.m.
Lawmakers say they want to expand the amount of lottery-funded scholarships that will be available to students already in college.
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LIFELONG HEALTH Top 10 ways to prevent sickness from medicine
Posted: October 18, 2009 6:14 a.m.
An estimated 26 percent of all hospital admissions are due to complications from medical therapy. The problem is so widespread that we must all be engaged and involved in understanding the indications for a medication, intended benefits, possible side effects and how it should be taken. Here are 10 steps that may help.
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Willis catches flak for revamping communications office
Posted: September 2, 2009 5:17 p.m.
Republicans in Arkansas' House are criticizing Speaker Robbie Wills' firing of the chamber's information director and his push to revamp its communications office.
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Hendren: Possible I may not run for Senate
Posted: May 19, 2009 10:18 a.m.
A Republican Senate candidate in Arkansas under fire for reportedly referring to Sen. Chuck Schumer as "that Jew" says it's possible he may not end up running for the office.
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Lawmakers formally adjourn session
Posted: May 1, 2009 1:09 p.m.
Arkansas' legislature has formally adjourned this year's session, facing an uncertain economy and questions about lottery-funded scholarships over the coming months.
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Lawmakers to gather, formally adjourn session
Posted: April 30, 2009 7:34 p.m.
With no vetoes to override and no technical corrections needed, Arkansas lawmakers plan to make quick work out of their return on Friday to formally end this year's legislative session.
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Arkansas lawmaker to switch from Green to Democrat
Posted: April 29, 2009 1:32 p.m.
The highest-ranking Green Party elected official in the country said Wednesday he's switching to the Democratic Party.
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Bill to extend tax exemption to single parents quietly died
Posted: April 19, 2009 3:38 a.m.
Under a 12-year-old quirk in state law, a single parent with two or more children making less than the federal poverty level may have to pay state income tax. But a married couple with the same number of dependents and income won't because they're exempt.
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Governor's selections complete lottery panel
Posted: April 14, 2009 6:09 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe appointed the final three members of the Arkansas Lottery Commission Monday, clearing the way for the body to prepare to launch the state's lotteries.
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Beebe names 3 to Ark. lottery commission
Posted: April 13, 2009 1:32 p.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe on Monday appointed the last three members of the Arkansas Lottery Commission, moving the games closer to becoming a reality later this year.
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ROCK 'N' ROLL HIGHWAY 67: Legislator sees road as 'seed' for tourism
Musician seeks to revive its history
Posted: April 13, 2009 6:10 a.m.
A style of rock 'n' roll mixed with rowdy country music that had its heyday along U.S. 67 in northeastern Arkansas 50 years ago is making an encore performance.
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Surplus funds' short shelf life worries Beebe if revenue falls
Posted: April 12, 2009 3:37 a.m.
Gov. Mike Beebe warns that the surplus money that helped the state escape severe budget problems in the coming fiscal year won't be around forever.
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Legislation runs gamut from serious to the silly
Posted: April 12, 2009 3:32 a.m.
The just-ended legislative session's major issues included creating a framework for a state lottery, funding a statewide trauma system, and hashing out a budget swollen with federal stimulus dollars.
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