
Tess Vrbin
Reporter, Arkansas AdvocateTess Vrbin came to the Advocate from the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, where she reported on low-income housing and tenants' rights, and won awards for her coverage of 2021 flooding and tornado damage in rural Arkansas. She previously covered local government for The Commercial Dispatch in Mississippi and state government for the Columbia Daily Tribune in Missouri.
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(Source: Arkansas Advocate)
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The Arkansas House has passed a bill requiring public school students from fifth grade onward to watch fetal development videos.
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Sullivan also proposes loosening the current requirement that library directors hold a master’s degree “from an accredited American Library Association program”
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Sen. Bryan King, R-Green Forest, said he opposed former Rep. Grant Hodges’ employment at a lobbying firm.
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Chief Justice Karen Baker also denounces an employment agreement between five justices and a judicial employee she attempted to fire last week
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Arkansas to regulate crypto mining with laws on noise control and foreign ownership restrictions, aligning with Governor Sanders' protective stance.
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Arkansas House passes Arkansas PBS funding bill after third try, securing over $15 million amid debates on emergency systems and streaming alternatives.
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An Arkansas House committee advances bills to regulate crypto mining, addressing noise, foreign ownership, and licensing, aiming for balanced growth and security.
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Arkansas lawmakers declined an amendment for executive office purchasing law compliance, following a report on Gov. Sanders' office's legal breaches.
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Arkansas Senate approves two bills regulating crypto mining, addressing noise and foreign ownership concerns. Awaiting House decision and immediate effect upon approval.
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Arkansas shifts $500,000 from health data services to start a midwifery program in 2026, aiming to enhance maternal health care amidst debate.
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Arkansas panel reviews Board of Corrections' rushed hiring of an outside attorney, critiques lack of bid process and transparency, amid legal disputes.