Arkansas roundup

Lots of news from around the state this morning. Here's the rundown of Sen. Lincoln's visit with Arkansas House Democrats from yesterday's caucus meeting (by Rob Moritz).

Rep. Mike Patterson reviews the legislative week with the Piggott Times.

Arkansas news from Stephens Media:
Budget panel OKs changes to local projects commission bill
Beebe lays out capital expenditure recommendations
Beebe signs bill increasing homestead property tax credit by $50
Tax cut bills flow through Senate committee

Compromise reached on body mass tests
Attorney general pushes for stricter seat belt law
Senate approves impact fees bill
Legislative Briefs
Committee endorses viewing House, Senate via Internet
Age limit for disability benefits unconstitutional
Beebe announces appointments
Thomas named tobacco control chief
Payday lending industry promises reforms

Thursday's AP Legislative/Arkansas News:
AG, others support Ark. primary seat belt law
Beebe may replace state police plane used often by Huckabee
Beebe signs bill increasing property tax credit by $50
Beebe eyes large part of surplus as projects bill advances
Compromise bill on changing BMI test passes Senate panel

Arkansas News from local and other sources:
KATV/AP: McDaniel Cites Possible Conflict in Hard Drive Matter
Rational Review: Arkansas Legislature snubs Thomas Paine
KTHV: Governor Will Try To Provide Money For Marshals Museum
411 Mania: Mike Huckabee in 1,000 words or less
Centre Daily (Pa.): States seek laws to curb online bullying
Baltimore Sun: Obesity bill in Maryland (mentions Arkansas)

Today's Arkansas Opinion Columns:
John Brummett: At Little Rock, trough is open
Warwick Sabin: Plugged In
Katherine Whitworth: Look Ma, no hands

Today's Texarkana Gazette (large file; may take a minute to load)