Today's headlines from KASU News for Friday, February 28th, 2025, cover several significant developments in Arkansas legislation and local projects. Key topics include the initial approval of a bill allowing nitrogen hypoxia executions in response to the Fordyce mass shooting, Big River Steel's request to dredge the Mississippi River, and progress on a monument commemorating the desegregation of Hoxie schools. Additionally, Governor Sanders' proposal for a new prison in West Arkansas was rejected, new laws affecting ballot petition processes were discussed, and a bill aiming to raise school nurses' pay was presented. Other news includes former legislator Joyce Elliot being honored, Cherry Valley seeking new city council members, and updates on college basketball.
00:00 Intro
00:30 Nitrogen Hypoxia Executions Bill Advances
02:08 Lawmakers Deny Funding For Charleston Prison
02:40 Anti-Squatting Bill Goes To The Governor
03:04 Legislative Debate on Petition Process Bill
04:42 Big River Steel Project Proposal
06:00 Arkansas Legislature Considers Pay Raise for School Nurses
07:20 Arkansas State Capitol Monument Proposal
07:58 Honoring Senator Joyce Elliot During Black History Month
08:52 Cherry Valley City Council Opening
09:07 College Basketball Update: Women's Sun Belt Conference
