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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...
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...
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.
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.
Master Gardeners honor members
The Arkansas Master Gardeners -- a group of volunteers committed to beautifying communities throughout the state -- celebrated achievements and recognized award winners at its state conference. The conference, held in Hot Springs May 30-June 1, included education sessions, local garden tours, a garden market, and speakers. "We are proud...
Arkansas meets signature requirement to qualify abortion amendment for ballot
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — A local group has met the signature requirement to qualify the Arkansas Abortion Amendment for the ballot in November. Arkansas for Limited Government stated that 53 counties reached the qualifying minimum, exceeding the state's required 50. They are working to finalize their signature count, but currently have over 100,000 signatures processed.
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