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LITTLE ROCK –The legislature has been working on a long-term, sustainable solution to the spike in property insurance costs of Arkansas schools.

Spring break is just around the corner, and Arkansans are gearing up for travel. During the pandemic, many people put their travel plans on hold, and now that travel restrictions are lifted, more and more people are traveling abroad. If you plan to travel internationally, I encourage you to check your passports before it’s too late.

Three million dollars is the total estimated cost to put a roof over the rodeo arena. The town hall meeting Monday brought forth a discussion of other options that could be considered for improvement of the rodeo/event facility.

You Cannot Put a Price on Human Life

LITTLE ROCK – The state Division of Children and Family Services has intensified preventative services in troubled families, and managed to lower the number of children in foster homes.

* On Feb. 12, 1912, Hsian-T’ung, the last emperor of China, was forced to abdicate following Sun Yat-sen’s republican revolution, ending 267 years of Manchu rule in China and 2,000 years of imperial rule.

Nearly 99% of our nation’s farms and ranches and over 95% of our nation’s small businesses are owned and operated by individuals and families. Family-owned businesses and family farms that have been passed down for generations fuel our economy. Managing a small business or farm operation is no small feat, especially with the current economic climate, and especially for families, which is why it’s a shame that the federal government sees these operations as an opportunity for increased tax revenue.

Two different town halls one informational and the other promotional.

This year’s Primary Election may not seem important to some since Biden is the obvious democrat candidate and Trump most likely the republican candidate. However, on the Calhoun County ballot will be a lasting decision to be determined.

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Things I’ve thought of and thankful for after yesterday’s storm damage: –Mrs. Janette’s bedroom wasn’t where the carport is.

LITTLE ROCK – The Senate Education Committee has begun its review of the adequacy and equity of Arkansas public school funding.