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Arkansas committee passes basic habitability standards for renters, but more battles ahead
Arkansas committee passes basic habitability standards for renters, but more battles ahead Caleb Alexander-McKinzie, an advocate for renters, speaks up for minimal habitability standards in Arkansas.
Lawmakers on the House Insurance and Commerce committee narrowly passed a significantly amended bill Wednesday that would insure most rental properties in the state meet minimal standards to protect the health and safety of tenants.
Committee Chair
Mark Lowery (R-Maumelle) cast the deciding vote, giving House Bill 1563 establishing minimum habitability standards the 11 votes it needed to advance to the full House.
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Little Rock no longer opening emergency shelter at Barton Coliseum for homeless
Mayor Frank Scott Jr. originally announced the city would set up an emergency homeless shelter at Barton Coliseum, but has since pivoted to a different plan. Author: THV11 Digital Updated: 6:35 PM CST February 16, 2021
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas
UPDATE: According to Mayor Frank Scott Jr., Little Rock is no longer planning on utilizing Barton Coliseum as a homeless shelter, and has since pivoted to relocating those in need to shelters in the area.
ORIGINAL ARTICLE:
In response to the snowstorm that hit Arkansas, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. announced Monday that the city will use the Barton Coliseum as an emergency shelter for the homeless population.