Today's headlines from KASU News for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, cover a range of legislative and local governance topics. Key stories include the Arkansas Legislature considering the 'Bell to Bell, No Cell Act' to limit cell phone use in schools, proposed changes to the state's Medicaid program, and a bill allowing the Arkansas Education Department to manage Arkansas PBS. Additional updates include Jonesboro City meetings discussing impact fees and public safety funding, new legislation on local food freedom, and amendments to the state library system requirements. Lastly, sports coverage features upcoming A-State basketball games in the Sun Belt Conference.
00:30 Introduction of the Bell to Bell No Cell Act
02:07 Introduction to Proposed Medicaid Changes
03:20 New Legislative Bills Filed by Sen. Dan Sullivan
04:26 Legislative Updates on Healthcare Bills
04:48 Arkansas Lawmakers Reject Alcohol Delivery Bill
05:54 Local Food Legislation Advances
06:24 Blue Envelope Program for Autism Spectrum Drivers
07:00 Separation of County Offices in Arkansas
07:43 Jonesboro City Meetings and Hearings
08:32 Wildlife Management Area Turkey Hunting Permits
08:49 A-State Basketball Updates
