Arkansas proving once again that it is in the bottom of the south.
Arkansas Highway Ballot Issue To Be Signed By Governor, DeCample Tribute Approved
By WESLEY BROWN/ TALK BUSINESS & POLITICS • MAR 8, 2019
MICHAEL HIBBLEN / KUAR NEWS
The Arkansas Senate on Thursday approved the final piece of Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s $300 million highway funding package, albeit with a procedural twist that left some lawmakers shaking their heads during the chamber’s two-and-half hour session. Senators also passed a resolution in honor of the late Matt DeCample, a former spokesman for Gov. Mike Beebe.
Little Rock Police Release Video Of Fatal Shooting
By DANIEL BREEN • MAR 7, 2019
LITTLE ROCK POLICE DEPARTMENT
The Little Rock Police Department has released a video of the fatal officer-involved shooting of 30-year-old Bradley Blackshire last month. Prior to the video's release, Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott Jr. held a press conference at City Hall, saying he has turned over the investigation into Officer Charles Starks to prosecutors to determine whether criminal charges should be filed.
Bill that Bars Death Penalty for Convicts with "Serious" Mental Illnesses Fails Committee
By SARAH KELLOGG • MAR 7, 2019
SARAH KELLOGG / KUAR
A bill that would bar Arkansas prosecutors from seeking the death penalty for those convicted of a crime and with a diagnosed serious mental illness failed in the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday. According to the legislation, qualifying medical conditions would include symptoms of delusions, hallucinations, extremely disorganized thinking, and mania.
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