Little Rock Public Radio
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The death of filmmaker and journalist Brent Renaud in Ukraine on Sunday sparked tributes around the world, including in his hometown of Little Rock.
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday night an “invasion of a sovereign nation cannot stand uncontested.”
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Efforts to establish a Texas-style abortion ban in Arkansas have effectively failed in the state legislature.
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COVID-19 continues spreading rapidly. The state reported nearly 13,000 new infections on Thursday, another record.
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Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday presented his proposed budget for fiscal year 2023 to state lawmakers. Priorities include higher education, workforce development and services for people with disabilities.
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The Department of Health reported 7,787 new infections Thursday, which is another record. Hospitalizations grew by 73, which Chief Medical Officer Dr. Jennifer Dillaha said has hospitals struggling.
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John Brimley with the American Red Cross says recovery efforts are underway in areas impacted by Friday's Tornado outbreak. Tornados touched down in Northeast Arkansas and Southeast Missouri before moving as far east as Kentucky.
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Members of the Arkansas House and Senate gave initial approval on Wednesday to Gov. Asa Hutchinson's proposed income tax cuts.
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While the Arkansas House and Senate did not debate Gov. Asa Hutchinson's proposed income tax cut package, lawmakers discussed whether unrelated bills could be heard.
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The primary legislation to be considered will be Gov. Asa Hutchinson's tax cut proposal, but some lawmakers have said they will introduce bills related to critical race theory and abortion.