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Going back to school this fall comes with some added tasks to tack on to the typical supply list. Masks, sanitizers, wipes, and for some, the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fort Smith Times Record A bill passed by the Arkansas House of Representatives on Thursday would change the rules for public school employees when referring to a student whose identity is "inconsistent with the students biological sex." House Bill 1749, which has been referred to the Senate Education Committee, is the latest in a round of bills focused on transgender youth in Arkansas. Others in recent weeks have made it illegal for transgender girls from playing womens sports in the state a...

The 93rd Arkansas General Assembly convened for regular session on January 11th. Senate Bill 585 (“SB 585”) has been introduced to create what is described as “Electronic Waste Recycling Program and a Collective Recovery Plan.” SB 585 was introduced by Senator D. Wallace. It would amend Arkansas Code Title 8, Chapter 9, to add an additional subchapter which would read as follows: Electronic Waste Collection, Recycling, and Reuse Act Key elements of the program that would be established ...

The 93rd Arkansas General Assembly convened for regular session on January 11th. House Bill 1628 (“H.B. 1628”) has been introduced to provide an exemption from the...