Today's headlines from KASU News for Friday, January 31, 2025, include a contentious start for the new Chief Justice of the Arkansas Supreme Court, potential crime prevention funding from casino and marijuana revenue, and updates on A-State and Arkansas basketball games. Other stories cover the Arkansas General Assembly's discussions on various bills, including digital currency definitions, automatic unclaimed property payments, and the expansion of tax-exempt savings accounts for individuals with disabilities. The legislation regarding cryptocurrency mines near military bases and general election runoffs is also highlighted.
00:30 Arkansas Supreme Court's Rough Start
01:36 Legislative Proposals by Senator Brian King
02:05 Arkansas Senate Discusses Digital Currency Bill
03:25 Unclaimed Property Bill Advances
04:41 Senate Bill 60: Protecting Military Facilities from Cryptocurrency Mines
06:03 Runoff Elections Bill Fails in Arkansas
07:07 Expansion of Tax-Exempt Savings Accounts for Disabled Arkansans
08:12 Debate on Tax Policy Bills
08:38 Upcoming College Basketball Games
08:53 Arkansas Basketball Faces Kentucky After Road Game Losses