The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Wednesday, November 28, 2007

Wednesday in Arkansas

Today's legislative calendar
TimeCommitteePlaceAgenda
1:30 p.m.Public Health, Welfare & LaborBentonvilleClick here


Governor's Calendar
TimeEventPlace
10:00 a.m.Governor addresses Sheridan High School studentsSheridan HS
12:30 p.m.Addresses the Ark Farm Bureau ConventionPeabody, LR


Today in the Arkansas Judiciary
CourtOral ArgumentsToday's Opinions
Arkansas Supreme CourtNo hearings todayNo opinions released today
Arkansas Court of AppealsHunter v. HaunertClick here (by 10:00 a.m.)


Today's District Calendar (and other events in the area)
TimePlaceEvent
8:15 a.m.REA Bldg.Worker Assistance Workshop: Dow Chemical
10:00 a.m.Texarkana CollegeCareer Fair
10:00a.m.8499 N. Kings Hwy.Groundbreaking for Stonevale Subdivision


Today's national news New York Times: Musharraf Quits Pakistani Army Post
Washington Post: Compromise lost art as Lott leaves the Senate
Houston Chronicle: Houston red-light camera violations double in October
Reuters: U.S. Republican candidates and abortion
Chicago Sun-Times: Trans-fat bans proposed in 14 states

News from around the region Dallas Morning News: Dallas County gets tougher on vendors who don't pay taxes
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Lott's exit opens doors
Baton Rouge Advocate: Speaker hopeful blasts remark
Shreveport Times: More experience in Senate could lead to outmaneuvered House
Tulsa World: Law on faith-based prison programs gets AG's OK
Jackson Clarion-Ledger: Report gives state's Youth Court system scathing review

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Add inspectors for shale water, legislators urged
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: UA building given energy guarantee
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Missouri governor urges license limit
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Lincoln: Iraq trip an eye-opener
Ark. News Bureau: Beebe pushes for new mission for arsenal
Ark. News Bureau: Capitol holiday celebration arrives with tree
Ark. News Bureau: McDaniel to join brief supporting gun rights for individuals
Ark. News Bureau: Appeals court upholds dismissal of Medicare lawsuits
Associated Press: Ark. mapping project aimed at reducing damage by gas wells
Associated Press: Ark. regulators develop permit for gas well pits

Local news from around Arkansas Texarkana Gazette: More growth in store for city
NWA Morning News: District Must Get Rid Of Tires, Environmental Agency Says
Northwest Ark. Times: Updating code, beautification top issues in Tontitown
Jonesboro Sun: Mississippi County justices OK 2008 budget
Arkadelphia Daily Siftings Herald: Video-conferencing saves time, money
Hope Star: PSC asserts itself
Batesville Daily Guard: Teachers face unemployment
Harrison Daily Times: City could hike raises
Arkansas Leader: Lenders’ decision to bring appeal
Log Cabin Democrat: Jim Baker speaks to Vilonia Chamber
Helena Daily World: Citizens to show support of Arnell Willis

Today's Arkansas commentary Paul Greenberg: In defense of uppitiness
Gene Lyons: Golden Rule is different in D.C.
Meredith Oakley: A family affair
Wally Hall: UA chancellor’s folly aids Nutt’s great escape
David Sanders: In search of the GOP nomination
NWA Morning News: FEMA Brass Still Doing Heck Of A Job
Brenda Blagg: Power of one
Vic Harville cartoon