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In Expected Move, Arkansas Legislature Overrides Hutchinson’s Veto on Gender Transition Bill
by Tyler Hale April 6, 2021
by Tyler Hale April 6, 2021
The Arkansas General Assembly has passed a bill that prohibits gender transition procedures for minors in Arkansas by overriding a veto from Gov. Asa Hutchinson. Both the Arkansas Senate and the Arkansas House of Representatives voted to override Hutchinson’s veto…
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Hutchinson Vetoes Gender Transition Bill, Calls SAFE Act ‘Vast Government Overreach’
by Tyler Hale April 5, 2021
by Tyler Hale April 5, 2021
Gov. Asa Hutchinson is vetoing a bill that would prohibit gender transition procedures for minors in Arkansas. During a pen-and-pad briefing at the Governor’s Mansion on Monday, Hutchinson announced that he would be vetoing House Bill 1570, which would create…
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Bonner Cameron Joins Little Rock’s Petit & Keet as Executive Chef May 28, 2022
Renowned Chef Bonner Cameron joined family-owned restaurant Petit & Keet in Little Rock earlier this year, bringing with him a one-of-a-kind culinary style and dedication to creating the highest quality modern American cuisine. Chef Bonner, along with the Petit &… The post Bonner Cameron Joins Little Rock’s Petit & Keet as Executive Chef appeared first […]
Economics Arkansas Adds Three to Board of Directors May 27, 2022
The Economics Arkansas board voted to appoint three new members to its Board of Directors. Nakesha Cunningham, LeAnn Helms and Dr. Brent D. Williams will begin their appointments on June 1, 2022. Economics Arkansas is a private, non-profit, non-partisan, educational… The post Economics Arkansas Adds Three to Board of Directors appeared first on AMP.
4th & 25: Whether He Stays or Goes, Jaylin (and the Hogs) Will Be Just Fine May 27, 2022
I’m afraid we’ve seen the last of Jaylin Williams in an Arkansas uniform. To be clear: I don’t really know anything. I don’t have any well-placed sources in pro basketball circles and I don’t really do reporting anymore. Years ago,… The post 4th & 25: Whether He Stays or Goes, Jaylin (and the Hogs) Will […]
Arkansas Trucking, State Police Collaborate to Address CDL Test Backlog May 27, 2022
The Arkansas State Police, in collaboration with the Arkansas Trucking Association, is helping to address a backlog of trained, professional truck drivers that are urgently needed to fill a deficit of some 80,000 truck driving jobs nationwide, as announced by… The post Arkansas Trucking, State Police Collaborate to Address CDL Test Backlog appeared first on […]
Razorbacks Make History in Game 1 Against Longhorns May 27, 2022
Arkansas made history Thursday night as the Razorbacks softball team won a super regional game for the first time ever and claimed victory over the Texas Longhorns with a 7-1 in Game 1 of the best-of-3 series. The team was… The post Razorbacks Make History in Game 1 Against Longhorns appeared first on AMP.
13 Arkansas Electric Coops Create New Wholesale Broadband Provider May 26, 2022
A collective of 13 Arkansas electric cooperatives has partnered to form Diamond State Networks (DSN), a wholesale broadband provider uniting the fiber-optic networks of member cooperatives throughout the state. The group’s network will cover more than 64 percent of the… The post 13 Arkansas Electric Coops Create New Wholesale Broadband Provider appeared first on AMP.
Patel Joins KUAR as Political and Government Affairs Reporter May 26, 2022
Ronak Patel has joined UA Little Rock Public Radio as the new political and governmental affairs reporter for KUAR-FM 89.1, a National Public Radio (NPR) affiliate. His duties include covering Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s administration as well as the Arkansas General… The post Patel Joins KUAR as Political and Government Affairs Reporter appeared first on AMP.
Bank of America Raises US Min Hourly Wage to $22; Plans $25 by 2025 May 26, 2022
Bank of America has raised its U.S. minimum hourly wage to $22 as a next step in the company’s plans to increase to $25 by 2025. In the last five years, Bank of America raised the minimum hourly wage to… The post Bank of America Raises US Min Hourly Wage to $22; Plans $25 by […]
Jones to Succeed Jegley as Prosecuting Attorney for Sixth Judicial District May 26, 2022
Will Jones has defeated public defender Alicia “Lisa” Walton in the Sixth Judicial District’s election for prosecuting attorney. The Sixth Judicial District Office of the Prosecuting Attorney serves the largest judicial district in Arkansas and is responsible for prosecuting criminal… The post Jones to Succeed Jegley as Prosecuting Attorney for Sixth Judicial District appeared first […]
Crystal Bridges Program Gifted One of Largest Museum Endowments of Its Kind May 26, 2022
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville has received a $10 million commitment from the Alice L. Walton Foundation to develop “the next generation of arts leadership.” A museum press release issued Thursday described the gift as one of… The post Crystal Bridges Program Gifted One of Largest Museum Endowments of Its Kind appeared […]