More states want to stop taxing groceries
The number of states imposing sales taxes on groceries has shrunk over the years, and the number may decrease further in the ...
Food stamps shouldn't pay for soda and candy. Let's promote healthier options. | Opinion
About 23% of food stamp dollars go to purchase items like soda, candy, desserts and salty snacks. That contributes to higher ...
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Bill proposes matching grant funds for work on Arkansas' water, sewer infrastructure
A bill creating a matching grants program for water and sewer infrastructure improvement projects was filed in the Arkansas ...
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Arkansas Advocate: Session Snapshot -- Former NBA star, Israel ambassador honored by Arkansas Legislature
Between crafting state policies and introducing new bills during the legislative session, Arkansas lawmakers also present ...
Arkansas public school students will soon be required to take gun safety courses
The Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission will be working together to provide age-appropriate firearms safety instruction to students.
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School cellphone bans spread across states, though enforcement could be tricky
Across the country, state lawmakers are finding rare bipartisan ground on an increasingly urgent issue for educators and ...