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KASU News: Crypto Mining Regulations and Voter Registration Rules

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In the upcoming KASU News, Arkansas might see new laws regulating cryptocurrency mining, specifically prohibiting ownership by citizens from certain countries. There's also a debate on the Arkansas LEARNS Act concerning education. Meanwhile, Jonesboro collaborates with a utility company for a new fire truck purchase.

In other news, Arkansas contemplates a rule removing electronic signatures from voter registration, while a lawsuit challenges the state's shift from gender-neutral driver's licenses. Discussions continue on the ban of so-called critical race theory in schools, and grassroots organizations express concerns over Tennessee's new law allowing school employees to carry guns. Additionally, Jonesboro is organizing a neighborhood cleanup event.

On this episode

00:30 Navigating New Crypto Mining Regulations

02:03 Debate Over Electronic Signatures for Voter Registration in Arkansas

02:36 Challenging Gender Neutral Driver's License Policy in Arkansas

03:23 Debate Over Critical Race Theory in Schools

04:49 Jonesboro Finance Council Committee Resolutions and Agreements

05:34 Discussing the Arkansas LEARNS Act: Education Reform in Focus

07:10 Tennessee's Controversial New Gun Law and Its Implications

08:13 Community Cleanup Initiative in Scenic Hills

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A 2019 graduate of Sheridan High School, Robinson graduated from A-State with a degree in multimedia journalism in December 2023. In January 2021, while working toward her degree, she was named sports editor for The Herald, A-State’s student-run newspaper.
A Northeast Arkansas native from Wynne, I’ve been involved with radio for about 15 years. I got my Bachelor of Arts degree from Henderson State University in Arkadelphia, where I also served as an award-winning News Director for 2 years at KSWH-LP.