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Content Tagged 'Senate'

	Impact of Healthcare Vote on Hospitals & Patients If the private option passes, Saline Memorial will get a better rate, adding patients to insurance rolls who previously didn't have coverage. 1 comment
	Bill to Change Scholarship Eligibility Requirements Advances in Senate A bill that would allow students who get their GED to also qualify for the Arkansas Lottery Scholarship advanced in the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday. 2 comments
	Senate Panel Advances Bill to Help Terrorism Victims The bill would give the state the ability to pursue civil damages against any group that has ties to someone who commits an act of terrorism.
	Senate Education Committee Discusses Charter School Changes A bill that would make the Arkansas Department of Education the authority on Arkansas charter schools passed the Senate Education Committee on Wednesday.
	Lawmakers Discuss Voter ID Bill Voting is a constitutional right, and some people believe you should have to show a photo ID to exercise that right. 6 comments
	Fort Smith high school student selected as Senate Page William Jenner is familiar with his way around the halls of Southside High School, but beginning January 28th he’ll have to learn to navigate the halls of the U.S. Capitol.
	Proposed Senate Bill would Allow Proof of Insurance on Cellphones A new bill moving its way through the state capitol could put your proof of insurance at your fingertips during a traffic stop. 1 comment
	Senate candidate's name appears abbreviated on electronic ballot When White County voters see the candidates' names for the District 28 Senate race, they see State Representative Tiffany Ro instead of Rogers.
	Bill Filed Monday Could Lower Tuition Rates for Illegal Immigrants One of the hundreds of bills filed before the deadline on Monday would allow children of illegal immigrants to attend Arkansas universities at the in-state tuition rate. 9 comments
	State Senate Set to Vote on Abortion Bill The sixth week of the legislative session is getting started with a big vote on a bill banning abortion after 20 weeks.
	Senate Passes Bill to Ban Certain Tattoos, Body Piercings The Senate passed a bill on Tuesday that would ban non-traditional body art and skin implants. 16 comments

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