The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Tuesday, October 2, 2007

Tuesday in Arkansas

Today's Arkansas Calendar
Legislature:

TimeCommitteeRoomAgenda
11:00 a.m.Governor's Commission on Global Warming130Not available
1:00 p.m.Public Health, Welfare & Labor130Click here

Governor Beebe:
11:00 a.m.: Governor Beebe convenes the inaugural meeting of the Arkansas Global Warming Commission (Rm. 130, Capitol);
1:00 p.m.:Governor Beebe attends the open house for the Pulaski County Regional Solid Waste District Construction and Demolition Facility (9611 Ironton Road, Little Rock).
Attorney General Dustin McDaniel:
8:15 a.m.: 5th Annual Arkansas Law Enforcement Summit (Clear Channel Metroplex, Little Rock)
Around Arkansas:
10:30 a.m.: Accelerate Arkansas program(Acxiom Auditorium [River Market location], 601 E. 3rd, LR)
2:00 p.m.: Electric Cooperatives of Arkansas Dedication Ceremony of the Harry L. Oswald Generating Station (Wrightsville)
5:00 p.m.: Fundraising Kickoff Reception for Rep. Kathy Webb (Cotham’s in the City, LR)
5:00 p.m.: Dedication of the Parker Westbrook Arkansas History & Genealogy Collection (The Butler Center for Ark Studies, LR)
6:00 p.m.: Clinton School: Kemal Dervis, Head of the United Nations Development Program (Sturgis Hall, LR)
7:00 p.m.: Institution of Interfaith Dialog Dinner (Embassy Hotel, LR)
7:00 p.m.: The New Comedy Feature: RANDY AND THE MOB (United Artists Breckenridge)
9:00 p.m.: Randy and the Mob After-Party (Great Hall, Clinton Pres. Center)
Today's Texarkana Calendar 11:00 p.m.: Reception with First Lady Ginger Beebe (Lonoke Baptist Church)
12:00 p.m.: Book signing with Ginger Beebe (Texarkana Country Club)
5:30 p.m.: Fundraiser for Mike Huckabee (home of Debbie & David Haak)
7:00 p.m.: 100th Anniversary of the Texas 6th Dist. Ct. of App. (TCC)

Today's national news Washington Post: Most in poll want war funding cut
Washington Post: Other killings by Blackwater staff detailed
Washington Post: With more than $20M, Obama reports strong quarter
New York Times: Report says firm sought to cover up Iraq shootings
Los Angeles Times: Blackwater depicted as an aggressor in Iraq
Los Angeles Times: Is coastal living all washed up?
Reuters: UN envoy meets with junta chief
Associated Press: Former presidents can't withhold records

News from around the region Houston Chronicle: Wyatt faces up to 20 years for guilty plea
Dallas Morning News: Black residents want justice in Dallas City Hall case
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Campus mourns slain athlete
Shreveport Times: Forum set today for Senate 37 candidates
Tulsa World: Fire destroys two century-old buildings in Hennessey

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Acxiom sale collapses; shares fall to ’03 price
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Developers say condo demand is high in LR
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Airline to grow state operation, add 100 jobs
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: White Hall native dies in Iraq
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: PB alderman abandons war against baggy pants
Ark. Democrat Gazette: Agencies unveil task force to deal with sex offenders
Ark. News Bureau: Attorney general to propose ethics reform
Ark. News Bureau: Airport lands 100 jobs
Ark. News Bureau: State launches SIDS education campaign
Associated Press: Products from Arkansas to get their own brand
Associated Press: Ark. AG reviewing ethics proposals for 2009 session
Associated Press: AG asks federal court to dismiss judge's lawsuit
Associated Press: Scalpers smiling, parents steamed over 'Hannah Montana' tour
AP: NW Ark police agencies sign agreement for immigration enforcement

Today's Arkansas commentary John Brummett: What if Gore wins Nobel?
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: How fair?
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Short of cash
Frank Fellone: The best of Arkansas
Texarkana Gazette: Helping students
Benton Courier: Thumbs up and down
John Deering cartoon Two days old
Vic Harville cartoon