Bill regulating drag shows advances through Arkansas Senate
The bill, which would force drag shows to be classified as adult performances, passed the Senate Tuesday on a party-line vote.
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The bill, which would force drag shows to be classified as adult performances, passed the Senate Tuesday on a party-line vote.
Senate Bill 43 by state Sen. Gary Stubblefield has been sent to the House for further action. Its critics include state Sen. Stephanie Flowers and Sen. Clarke Tucker.
State Rep. Vivian Flowers (D-Pine Bluff) was one of several supporters of former Jefferson County judge and state lawmaker Henry "Hank" Wilkins IV inside a U.S. District Court gallery, where Wilkins heard his fate nearly five years after pleading guilty for bribery.
Lawmakers also voted to punish Sen. Alan Clark, R-Lonsdale, for filing what was determined to be a frivolous and retaliatory ethics charge against a colleague.
On the eve of today's general election, opponents and proponents of the proposed constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas jousted as candidates for state, federal and local offices made their closing pitches to persuade voters to cast ballots.