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At debate, Sarah Sanders defends avoiding Arkansas press

Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders is defending her avoidance of local media as she runs for Arkansas governor

The Independent UK

Religious Anti-Marijuana Groups Are Getting Louder And Ready To Move From Talk To Action

Religious people are less likely to support legal marijuana than those describing themselves as atheists and agnostics, according to a Pew Research Center survey conducted last year.

Benzinga

Prosecutors ask to drop charges against Arkansas ex-senator

Federal prosecutors are asking a judge to dismiss wire fraud and bribery charges against a former Arkansas state senator who was set to face trial next month for a second time after a jury deadlocked last year

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ACLU asks top US court to review law against boycotting Israel

Arkansas anti-BDS law infringes on freedom of expression granted by US Constitution, rights group tells Supreme Court.

Al Jazeera

ACLU asks supreme court to overturn Arkansas’ anti-boycott law against Israel

The civil rights group says the law is in conflict with a 40-year-old supreme court ruling that boycotts are protected speech

The Guardian - US

Teen: Arkansas trans care law could force him to uproot life

An Arkansas teenager who is receiving hormone therapy says a state ban on such treatments could force he and his family to leave the sate

The Independent UK

Five states to decide in November on legalizing recreational marijuana

In November, five more states will decide on marijuana legalization ballot measures. In the central U.S., voters in Arkansas, Missouri, North Dakota, and South Dakota will consider citizen-initiated measures to legalize marijuana. These four states are Republican trifectas. In Maryland, which has a divided government, the state Legislature voted to…

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Arkansas Ban on Gender Transition Treatments for Minors Hits Federal Court

Plus: Rethinking "zombie cells," Truth Social whistleblower speaks out, and more...

Reason

Landmark trial begins over Arkansas' ban on trans youth care

The nation's first trial over a state's ban on gender-confirming care for children begins in Arkansas this week

The Independent UK

These States Have Marijuana Or Psychedelics Legalization Bills On The Ballot For November Elections

Five states are preparing to vote this November for cannabis legalization - Arkansas, Maryland, Missouri North Dakota and South Dakota- while Colorado could end up legalizing psychedelics.

Benzinga

Biden's pot pardons could boost states' legalization drive

President Joe Biden's decision to pardon thousands of people convicted of simple possession of marijuana under federal law could give a boost to Election Day ballot proposals in five states that would legalize the drug

The Independent UK

Chicago crime rate the talk of other U.S. cities

It’s a common, media-driven perception in Little Rock that Chicago is a terribly dangerous place, but the Arkansas city’s per capita homicide rate is actually worse than Chicago’s.

Chicago Sun-Times

All candidates for Arkansas House of Representatives District 10 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Arkansas House of Representatives District 10 — Kate Schaffer (D) and Mindy McAlindon (R) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for…

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Cannabis Legalization Campaign Spending, Arkansas TV Ad With Cops Ruffles Feathers, Kansas Conflict Over MMJ

Here’s How Much Was Poured Into Cannabis Legalization Campaigns The midterms are approaching and cannabis stakeholders and advocates have spent over $9.8 million in supporting ballot initiatives seeking to legalize recreational marijuana in four states.

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Walker campaigning with 2 GOP senators after abortion report

Georgia Republican Senate candidate Herschel Walker is slated to campaign with Sens. Rick Scott of Florida and Tom Cotton of Arkansas

Tribune News Service

Abortion bans skirt a medical reality: For many teens, childbirth is a dangerous undertaking

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. — Maryanna’s eyes widened as the waitress delivered dessert, a plate-sized chocolate chip cookie topped with hot fudge and ice cream.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Power-packed field set for Monday’s start to Jackson T. Stephens Cup at Seminole Golf Club

The women's field features four of the top 10 teams in No. 1 Stanford, No. 2 Wake Forest, No. 5 South Carolina and No. 9 Arkansas.

The Independent UK

Arkansas deputies videotaped in violent arrest have been fired: ‘A step in the right direction’

“It’s just a single step in a very long journey to have justice for Randal and honestly for Crawford County as a whole,” said a lawyer for Randall Worcester

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Stewart goes to Arkansas to talk gender

On “The Problem with Jon Stewart,” AG Leslie Rutledge says "care" but offers contrarian legislation to trans youth

Ballotpedia

All candidates for Arkansas State Senate District 35 complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for Arkansas State Senate District 35— Tyler Dees (R) and Doug Peterson (L) — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to run for office.

WEKU

Why childbirth is so dangerous for many young teens

Laws banning abortion in many conservative U.S. states are expected to boost birth rates among adolescents, whose bodies often aren't built for safe childbirth, or for carrying a pregnancy to term.

Chicago Tribune

Tyson Foods will move about 500 corporate employees in Chicago and suburbs to Arkansas headquarters

Meat processor Tyson Foods will move about 500 corporate employees based in its Chicago office and Downers Grove, Illinois, innovation center to its Springdale, Arkansas, world headquarters, the company said in a news release Wednesday.

Chicago Sun-Times

Tyson moving 500 Chicago, Downers Grove employees to Arkansas HQ

“There are no layoffs associated with this announcement,” a Tyson spokesman said. “We will be offering relocation assistance and severance will be determined on an individual basis for those who choose not to relocate.”

Benzinga

This Conservative Group Joins Sarah Huckabee Sanders & Others In Lobbying Against Marijuana Legalization

A group of conservatives from Little Rock has started a new campaign to gather voters to oppose the measure to legalize recreational marijuana in Arkansas.

Benzinga

Hundreds Of Drug War Victims Apply For NY Dispensaries, Arkansas' Weed Windfall & More Updates

Wisconsin Gov. Evers Urges Students To Vote In November To Enact Cannabis Reform

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