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KASU News: Prison Plan Approval, Library Funding Debate, and Veterans Health Care

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Today's headlines from KASU News cover the approval of a new prison in Charleston, AR despite public opposition, a contentious debate over withholding state library funds, a lawsuit filed against a constitutional amendment affecting a Cherokee Nation casino, and updates from the University of Arkansas Systems Board on their next president.

We also discuss issues faced by Arkansas veterans, a donation for a gerontology scholarship at UALR, and challenges faced by ALICE families in Arkansas struggling with food insecurity. Additionally, stay tuned for insights on the projected continuation of Republican control in the U.S. House of Representatives.

00:30 Controversial Prison Plan in Charleston Arkansas

02:02 Controversial Motion to Defund Libraries

03:37 Legal Battle Over Casino License

04:05 Search for New University President

04:37 Business Changes in Jonesboro

05:45 Political Insights with Rep. French Hill

06:36 Honoring Our Veterans: Challenges and Progress

07:47 New Scholarship for Gerontology Students at UALR

08:08 Struggles of Arkansas ALICE Families

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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.