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Bill filed to strike Confederate reference from Arkansas' flag law The Democratic leader in the Arkansas House filed legislation Friday to remove a reference to the Confederacy from the law that explains the symbols on the stat... by John Moritz - February 16, 2019

State Capitol news in brief Panel supports banon funds for cloning by Arkansas Democrat-Gazette - February 16, 2019

Bill: Strip Confederate designation from Arkansas flag star An Arkansas lawmaker is proposing that a star on the state's flag no longer represent the Confederacy, saying it should instead commemorate the contribution of ... by The Associated Press - February 15, 2019

Bill to cut top income tax rate in state clears House Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s plan for cutting Arkansas’ top individual income tax rate passed in the House of Representatives with votes to spare Thursday, after uncer... by Hunter Field, John Moritz - February 15, 2019

2 bills propose studying state's high rates of infant, maternal deaths Committees assigned to investigate Arkansas' high rates of infant and maternal mortality would be created under bills recommended for approval by a legislative ... by Andy Davis - February 15, 2019

Abortion ban if Roe tossed gains ground; governor expected to sign bill Arkansas lawmakers Tuesday set the state on track toward a near-total ban on abortions if the U.S. Supreme Court reverses its long-standing precedent upholding ... by John Moritz - February 15, 2019

Teacher pay raise heads to governor The Arkansas Senate on Thursday approved a measure that would implement Gov. Asa Hutchinson's plan to raise the state's minimum teacher salary by $4,000 over th... February 15, 2019

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson address Arkansas legislature