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7/3/2025 1:01:09 AM

State Revenue Falls 3% as Voucher Costs Rise and Trump's Legal Fees Loom

Arkansas Faces Fiscal Crisis: Revenue Drops as Voucher Costs and Trump’s Legal Bills LoomState’s Financial Health in Jeopardy Despite Economic GrowthArkansas is grappling with a startling 3% decline i...

5/28/2025 7:16:32 PM

GOP Medicaid cuts could leave millions struggling—here's what's at stake

The Hidden Crisis: How GOP Medicaid Cuts Could Devastate Arkansas FamiliesWhy These Policy Changes Should Alarm Every CitizenAs Arkansas lawmakers push forward with controversial Medicaid cuts, health...

4/1/2025 1:01:35 AM

Senate Panel Approves Bill to Strengthen Penalties for Illegal Entry, Mandate ICE Cooperation" (142 chars) Why this works: - Uses active voice

# **Senate Pushes Controversial Bill: Harsher Penalties for Undocumented Immigrants and Mandatory ICE Cooperation** **Breaking Now News (BNN)** — A contentious bill expanding criminal penalties for u...

2/26/2025 9:23:06 PM

Attention, China: The Mighty State of Arkansas is Ready to Make Its Mark!

China, Take Note: The Great State of Arkansas is Ready to Stand Tall! In a world where global influence shifts like sand, one state is quietly gearing up to make a substantial impact. Arkansas, often...

2/25/2025 11:32:17 PM

Legislative Battle: Bills Threatening the Integrity of Ballot Measures Forge Ahead—What It Means for Your Voice!

Legislative Storm: Are Arkansas’ Ballot Measures Under Siege? In a surprising turn of events, Arkansas lawmakers have initiated a series of bills that could drastically reshape the state's approach t...

2/20/2025 12:21:33 AM

French Hill's Move in Congress Paves Way for Higher Bank Fees—What It Means for You

# Banker French Hill Paves the Way for Higher Fees: What This Means for You In a move that has sparked outrage among consumers and advocates for financial fairness, Congressman French Hill, a former ...

2/18/2025 4:53:18 AM

Secretary of State Joins Legislature in Undermining Voter Ballot Measure Rights

# The People’s Power Under Threat: Arkansas Lawmakers Take Aim at Ballot Initiatives In a move that has sparked outrage across the state, Arkansas Secretary of State John Thurston and state legislato...

2/14/2025 5:02:39 PM

Legislative Overreach: How Ballot Measure Bills Are Eroding Democracy and Silencing Free Speech

Is Democracy Under Threat? How Ballot Measure Bills Are Silencing SpeechIn a move that has sparked widespread debate, Arkansas legislators are pushing forward with a series of bills that critics argue...

5/28/2025 7:17:03 PM

Sanders slams corporate influence after ALEC awards high marks for pro-business votes

Sarah Sanders Boasts Perfect ALEC Rating—But at What Cost to Arkansas Voters?The Governor’s Corporate-Friendly Policies Earn Top Marks from Big Business LobbyArkansas Governor Sarah Sanders is celebra...

4/4/2025 5:17:02 PM

Battle Over Transparency: Open Meetings Clash Looms During Sunshine Week" Two competing proposals aim to expose government decision-making as

# **Dueling Open Meetings Proposals Aim to Expose Decision-Makers During Sunshine Week** As Sunshine Week—a national initiative promoting government transparency—kicks off, Arkansas finds itself at t...

3/26/2025 7:08:26 AM

Mike Huckabee, Who Denied Palestinian Existence, Vies for Israel Ambassador Post" (149 characters) Engaging Version: "Controversial Pick: Mike

# Huckabee's Shocking Stance on Palestinians Could Derail Ambassador Nomination **Breaking Now News (BNN)** – Former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee, a long-time political firebrand, is facing intens...

2/27/2025 12:17:16 AM

Dogecoin Enthusiasts Set Their Sights on Hot Springs National Park: A Fun Adventure Awaits!

The Doge Bros Set Their Sights on Hot Springs National Park: A New Era of Adventure Awaits! Hot Springs National Park, known for its natural beauty and therapeutic thermal waters, is now the stage fo...

2/21/2025 5:07:01 PM

Students’ Free Speech at Risk: New Bill Targets Capitol Lawn Protests" This revised title is engaging, concise, and unique while staying within the

# Get Off the Capitol Lawn: Gov’s Bill Sparks Debate Over Student Political Speech A controversial new bill proposed by Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders is making waves across the state, targ...

2/18/2025 11:54:47 PM

Library Director Degree Requirement May Be Dropped in New Bill by 'Book Ban Dan'" – Explore the latest legislative push and its impact on local

# Is the End of Degree Requirements for Library Directors a Step Forward or a Threat to Literacy?In a move that has sparked heated debate across Arkansas, state lawmakers are pushing to eliminate the ...

2/17/2025 9:06:42 PM

Protesters Rally at State Capitol: Musk and Trump Face ‘Not My Presidents Day’ Backlash

# Protesters Rally Against Musk and Trump in "Not My Presidents Day" Demonstration at State Capitol **Breaking Now News (BNN)** – In a fiery display of dissent, protesters gathered at the Arkansas St...

2/13/2025 7:21:25 PM

Trump's Blunder: Fires Little Rock US Attorney by Mistake, Reverses Decision Overnight

# Oops! Trump Mistakenly Fires Little Rock U.S. Attorney, Walks It Back the Next Day In a bizarre turn of events, former President Donald Trump mistakenly fired the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern Dist...

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7/13/2025 5:20:09 AM

DUI suspect fatally stabbed by officer during violent altercation at testing site, investigation reveals

Deputy Kills DUI Suspect During Struggle at Testing FacilityA chaotic altercation at a Washington testing facility turned deadly when a Clark County deputy fatally stabbed a DUI suspect during a physi...

7/13/2025 5:19:34 AM

Charges dismissed: Greene cleared in counterfeit COVID vaccine card scandal

Charges Dismissed in Alleged Fake COVID-19 Vaccination Card CaseIn a surprising turn of events, criminal charges against an individual accused of distributing fake COVID-19 vaccination cards have been...