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UALR Chancellor Ignorant of UALR’s “Glance and Nod” Policies

As you’ve probably already heard, State Rep. Charlie Collins’s “Campus Carry” bill was narrowly defeated yesterday in the House Education Committee.

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Misusers of Taxpayer Dollars Get Light Punishment

A new report by the Division of Legislative Audit was released today which shows a troubling trend of many elected officials and government employees misusing taxpayer dollars and receiving no greater punishment than a “warning letter” from prosecutors.

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REPORT: Arkansas A ‘Sinkhole’ State

If your wallet feels a little lighter lately, that’s because the state of Arkansas has you on the hook for approximately $2,200.

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Rep. Tiffany Rogers’s Double-Dipping Problem

Service in the state legislature is a part-time job. The yearly compensation is $15,689 (although that doesn’t include per diem

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