Today's headlines from KASU News include Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin challenging the Biden administration's attempt to close the gun show loophole, alongside efforts by other states.
In legislative news, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders has signed laws imposing restrictions on cryptocurrency mining in Arkansas, addressing concerns from local residents about noise and resource usage. An attempt to cut funding for the Arkansas public television network was unsuccessful, reinforcing its value to the community.
In crime news, Police are also seeking information about a convenience store robbery in Blytheville. Additionally, a nonprofit serving the Arkansas transgender community is dealing with repeated property vandalisms.
Economic updates include a potential minimum wage increase in Missouri. Furthermore, Arkansas small businesses can look forward to multiple support sessions throughout May, and A-State announces its spring commencement schedule.
On this Episode:
00:30 New Restrictions on Cryptocurrency Mining in Arkansas
01:07 Challenging the Gun Show Loophole: Arkansas Leads the Charge
02:24 Boosting the Attorney General's Office: Staff and Salary Increases
03:04 Debate Over Funding Arkansas PBS
05:19 Community Support Amidst Repeated Vandalism: The Resilience of Intransitive Arkansas
06:54 Missouri's Minimum Wage Initiative: A Step Forward
07:25 Crime Alert: Blytheville Store Robbery Investigation
07:57 Empowering Small Businesses: Sessions and Support
08:31 A-State's Spring Commencement Ceremonies
