Ark GOP gains don't equal success on social issues

04/04/11 CHUCK BARTELS Associated Press LITTLE ROCK, Ark. Republicans had greater strength in the Arkansas Legislature this year than in more than a century and while that power led to a compromise with Democrats on taxes and spending, the party's minority status was better reflected in its losses on bills to restrict abortion and fight illegal immigration. The main choke points for Republican bills were ...

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Humphrey serves as page

05/04/11 During spring break in March Caleb Humphrey served as a page for the Arkansas Legislature. While there he toured the capitol and visited the state vault and met Governor Mike Beebe and Sen. Gilbert Baker. Caleb is a 9th grader at St. Joseph School and a member of the National Jr. Honor Society.

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Good week: The state budget

07/12/11 It was a good week for: the state budget, the University of Arkansas System, bikers and hikers, the UA Athletic Department and Joe Black. It was a bad week for transparency in the Arkansas Legislature. July 6-12 It was a good week for... THE STATE BUDGET. Arkansas finished its budget year with more than $90 million in excess of expected revenue. Gov. Beebe wants to devote money to a looming ...

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