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Arkansas chicken magnate gives $100,000-plus to group opposing abortion, marijuana amendments
Arkansas chicken mogul Ronnie Cameron donated more than $100,000 in July to a group opposing constitutional amendments that would expand the state medical marijuana program and restore the right to abortion. Cameron, the chairman of chicken company Mountaire Farms, donated $116,500 to Family Council Action Committee 2024, the ballot question committee formed by Jerry Cox, president of the […]
Lawyers ask appeals court to uphold ruling in Arkansas critical race theory case
Attorneys are asking a judge to make permanent an injunction over parts of the Arkansas LEARNS Act. In May, U.S. District Judge Lee P. Rudofsky granted a narrow injunction on one part of the law. Section 16 bans teaching “indoctrination,” “critical race theory,” or any material that the law says may “encourage” discrimination.
Arkansas lawmakers log progress toward firearm-related policy recommendations
A subcommittee of the Arkansas Legislative Council on Wednesday made progress toward finalizing firearm-related policy recommendations, which will influence bills brought forward in the 2025 legislative session. Discussion was minimal as co-chair Sen. Ricky Hill, R-Cabot, led members of the Game & Fish/State Police Subcommittee through six pages of recommendations; the overall content primarily focused […]
New exhibit to commemorate Black Philanthropy month opens August 22
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — A new exhibit celebrating black philanthropy month opens tomorrow at the Mosaic Templars Culture Center. "The History of African Americans in Arkansas, from our HBCUS, our colleges, to our churches and communities, a lot of that foundation really exists in giving," says Quantia Fletcher, director of Mosaic Templars Cultural Center.
Mark Your Calendars for the Annual Dancing With Our Stars Gala
The Arkansas Chapter of the Children’s Tumor Foundation is gearing up for its largest fundraising event of the year, the annual Dancing With Our Stars gala scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12, at the Statehouse Convention Center. Each year, while guests enjoy dinner, cocktails, music and silent auctions, well-known locals...
State Auditor Dennis Milligan finds money for Arkansas nonprofits
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Auditor of State Dennis Milligan, whose office administers the state’s unclaimed property program, the Great Arkansas Treasure Hunt, recently located more than $115,000 for nonprofit organizations across the state. “In advance of National Nonprofit Day, I asked my team to prioritize finding unclaimed property...
Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation to host fundraising event to support endowed scholarship for family medicine residents
BENTON, AR — The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Foundation is proud to announce a special fundraising event aimed at addressing the pressing challenges of recruiting and retaining family physicians in Arkansas. In response to the growing need for dedicated family physicians in our state, the Foundation is launching an endowed scholarship fund to support family medicine residents who commit to serving our local communities.
AFP-Arkansas to Launch Inaugural Festival of Philanthropy
The Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Arkansas Chapter has announced the launch of its inaugural Festival of Philanthropy. This new event, set for Nov. 7 at Little Rock’s Robinson Center and DoubleTree Hotel, will combine the 42nd annual National Philanthropy Day awards luncheon with a full-day professional development conference. Registration for the event is now open, and sponsorships are also available.
KASU News: Historic Contract, Public Defender Shortage, and Political Crossroads
Today's headlines from KASU News for Wednesday, August 21, 2024, cover Arkansas lawmakers' concerns about the largest contract ask in state history involving WellPath LLC, and a potential shortage of public defenders if new funding isn't allocated. Additional stories include former Republican Governor Asa Hutchinson's appearance at the Democratic National Convention, updates on a tax break for Entergy, and the City of Jonesboro's council meetings outcomes. Other notable news features investigations into a former Jonesboro police officer and Johnson County Chief Deputy, and Arkansas football coach Sam Pittman's challenging season ahead.
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