Today's headlines from KASU News for Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, include the launch of Arkansas's new job portal 'Arkansas LAUNCH,' updates on new laws signed by Governor Sanders, and the groundbreaking for the state's first public veterinary school. Additionally, there's a new permanent exhibit at the A-State Museum highlighting Jonesboro's historic Black Business District, and details on Arkansas's new law providing free school breakfasts. Other news involves proposed legislation affecting fertility treatments and designating the mallard as the official state duck. Updates on Jonesboro's public works and local college basketball games are also included.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Arkansas Launches New Job Portal
01:38 Governor Signs Multiple Bills into Law
02:30 New Requirements for Ballot Initiative Signatures
03:05 Introduction to New Fertility Treatment Bill
03:45 Senators Debate New State Symbol: The Mallard Duck
05:24 Celebrating the Passage of Senate Bill 59
06:16 Groundbreaking Ceremony for Veterinary Medicine College
07:04 New Exhibit at A-State Museum
08:33 Jonesboro's New Junk Disposal Initiative
08:47 College Basketball Update