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Virtual-meetings OK advances
On a split vote, the state House Committee on State Agencies and Governmental Affairs recommended a bill that proposes to amend the state open meetings law to allow city and county governments to hold virtual meetings during a state of emergency.
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Rachel Herzog
State Senate advances liquor legislation; bill would extend home deliveries
The Arkansas Senate on Wednesday narrowly approved a bill that would allow liquor stores to continue home delivery service even after the state's public health emergency ends.
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Michael R. Wickline
Bill to end HSU board advances in Senate
Legislation to complete Henderson State University's merger into the Arkansas State University System was advanced by the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.
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Rachel Herzog
STATE CAPITOL BRIEFS: Benton legislator says he has virus | Tax cut bills put at end of session | Car-wash fees bill stance questioned
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Michael R. Wickline
LIVE FEED: Arkansas legislators + Democrat-Gazette reporters on Twitter
Follow along to see the latest posts from Arkansas' representatives and senators, plus updates from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Capitol bureau.
Arkansas Senate committee backs second try at stand-ground bill
Senate Republicans advanced legislation Wednesday to remove the duty to retreat from Arkansas' self-defense laws, a significant first step in enacting a "stand ...
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John Moritz -
January 14, 2021
State panel endorses emergency rules for virus safety
The Arkansas House Rules Committee on Wednesday recommended the House approve emergency rules that would require representatives, staff members and others who a...
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Michael R. Wickline -
January 14, 2021
STATE CAPITOL BRIEFS: Marion lawmaker positive for virus | House advances appropriation bill
Marion lawmaker positive for virus
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Michael R. Wickline -
January 14, 2021
Calendar
The calendar of public events of the 93rd General Assembly for today, the fourth day of the 2021 regular session.
January 14, 2021
'Stand your ground' bill clears state Senate committee
Senate Republicans advanced legislation Wednesday that would remove the duty to retreat from Arkansas' self-defense laws, clearing a hurdle for the proposal tha...
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John Moritz -
January 13, 2021
LATEST: State Senate rejects mask proposal
The House unanimously voted on Monday to re-elect House Speaker Matthew Shepherd, R- El Dorado, to lead the lower chamber.
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette -
January 11, 2021
QUIZ: How much do you know about the state Legislature?
Test your knowledge of Arkansas politics.
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Arkansas Democrat-Gazette -
January 11, 2021
Covid-19 on minds as session to begin; state lawmakers convening today
When the Arkansas General Assembly convenes at noon today during a once-in-a-century pandemic, the first-day ceremonies will be the same, but they'll be taking ...
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Rachel Herzog -
January 11, 2021
Women's health focus of 3 bills filed for state session
At least three bills that could expand Arkansas women's access to birth control, breast milk and feminine hygiene products have been filed ahead of the 2021 leg...
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Rachel Herzog -
January 11, 2021
Range of measures on lineup for state Legislature
In the midst of the covid-19 pandemic, Arkansas' 93rd General Assembly begins at noon Monday and is expected to tackle a variety of measures in its regular sess...
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Michael R. Wickline -
January 10, 2021
Covid rules drafted for new legislative session
Leaders for the Arkansas General Assembly and the secretary of state's office are proposing several coronavirus-related rules for the coming legislative session...
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Rachel Herzog -
January 8, 2021
Sorvillo's vote claims rejected
The Arkansas Claims Commission rejected claims of an "irreparably" flawed election by state Rep. Jim Sorvillo, R-Little Rock, on Monday, and it unanimously reco...
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John Moritz -
January 5, 2021
Hickey poised to take reins of state Senate
Sen. Jimmy Hickey Jr. and Gov. Asa Hutchinson have slightly different impressions of what the governor said about the senator.
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Michael R. Wickline -
January 3, 2021
District lines on legislators’ minds
Northwest Arkansas lawmakers have no formal say in the redrawing of legislative district boundaries but they say that will be a top-of-mind issue for all legisl...
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Doug Thompson -
January 3, 2021
Fewer women going to state Capitol
After the number of women in the Arkansas Legislature reached records over the past two years, the 93rd General Assembly will have fewer women in its ranks than...
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John Moritz -
December 27, 2020
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