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Which states could have abortion on the ballot in 2024? Arkansas organizers hope to join the list
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Organizers of an effort to scale back Arkansas’ abortion ban face a Friday deadline to submit enough signatures to try to put their proposal before voters in November’s election. If they’re successful, Arkansas would be the sixth state where election officials are...
Arkansas State Capitol preparing to count signatures collected ahead of ballot petition deadline
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The deadline is fast approaching for petitions leading to Arkansas ballot amendments to be turned in, and the preparations to receive hundreds of thousands of signatures are already underway. With a record number of petitions expected, Chris Powell and the rest of the staff at...
WFA Announces Fourth Cohort of Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship
In collaboration with several Arkansas companies, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas (WFA) has announced the fourth annual Tjuana Byrd Summer Internship Program cohort. This 12-week internship, named after WFA’s first Black president, Honorable Tjuana Byrd Manning, is for Arkansas women of color pursuing degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics (STEAM), finance and related fields. The program aims to enhance access and representation in these fields by removing barriers such as cost, social capital and geographic location.
Good start critical to Arkansas success in 2024
Arkansas could have a good year or a bad year in 2024. I'm not sure there's a place for an average one, and nobody is anticipating greatness. It's primarily due to the way the schedule shapes up this season. Arkansas is in Year 5 under head coach Sam Pittman, and the start of the schedule is so brutal that it could determine the mindset of how the team plays the remainder of the year, whether that's building momentum or letting go.
Arkansas Storm Team Forecast: Dangerous Heat for the Fourth of July; Storms tonight, relief tomorrow
More Extreme Heat today with heat indices climbing over 115° and possibly close to 120°. This is dangerous heat, so be safe and be smart by staying inside as much as possible and keep drinking water all day. This afternoon will produce some isolated showers and thunderstorms, but...
Leaders in Arkansas water infrastructure hope for relief with latest federal funding
This story was updated at 10:12 a.m. on July 5, 2024 to distinguish between waitlisted projects and approved projects. Arkansas rural water systems are looking to $5 million in federal funds to help them improve aging pipes and other infrastructure, the CEO of the Arkansas Rural Water Association said this week. Dennis Sternberg, the association’s […] The post Leaders in Arkansas water infrastructure hope for relief with latest federal funding appeared first on Arkansas Advocate.
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