The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Wednesday in Arkansas

Today's legislative calendar
TimeCommitteeRoomAgenda
10:00 a.m.Education/Joint Adequacy Evaluation Oversight151Click here
1:30 p.m.Joint Performance Review151Click here


Governor's Calendar
TimeEventPlace
11:15 a.m.Beebe visits George R. Ledbetter Elementary SchoolFarmington
1:30 p.m.Visit to the former Washington Regional Medical CenterFayetteville


Today in the Arkansas Judiciary
CourtOral ArgumentsToday's Opinions
Supreme CourtNo hearings todayNo opinions released today
Court of AppealsNo hearings todayClick here (after 11:00)


Around Arkansas today
TimePlaceEvent
2:00 p.m.Little RockNBCSL National Conference


Today's District Calendar (and other events in the area)
TimePlaceEvent
9:00 a.m.ShreveportRegional meeting on I-49
10:00 a.m.2500 N. RobisonRibbon cutting: TC Cosmetology
11:00 a.m.4th & State LineTravel tour seminar
11:00 p.m.www.govliquidation.comAuction of local gov't property


Today's national news Wall Street Journal: Fed Cuts Rates Amid Strains
New York Times: Seeking Leaders, U.S. Companies Think Globally
Washington Post: In Poll, Huckabee Closes on Giuliani
Los Angeles Times: Home-schoolers rally to Huckabee
Dallas Morning News: Fears of Social Security's collapse unfounded, experts say
Reuters: Car bomb kills Lebanese army chief contender

News from around the region Dallas Morning News: Perry lets slip a 'Huckabee' at Giuliani filing
WKRN-Nashville: Lottery May Be Top Talk Among TN Legislators This Session
Baton Rouge Advocate: Device helps Louisiana in fight against drunk driving
Oklahoma Journal Record: Ice storm's sales tax impact may hurt bottom line
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Miss. group lobbyies for funding of schools
Jackson Clarion-Ledger: Mississippi GOP picks legislative leadership
St. Louis Post-Dispatch: Hearing held on apology for slavery in Missouri

Today's Arkansas news Ark. News Bureau: Ten schools receive Advance Placement grants
Stephens DC Bureau: Factions argue Cuba trade embargo
Associated Press: UA asks contractor to hand over records on dorm work
Associated Press: Pike County community looks ahead, not back at plant closings
Associated Press: Arkansan among 29 pardoned by President Bush
Associated Press: McDaniel sues Internet pharmacy for Ark deliveries
Associated Press: Ark. board recommends clemency for man in 1996 shooting
Associated Press: Museum at Paragould to portray Greene County history

Today's Arkansas commentary NWA Morning News: Gov. Beebe Speaks Truth To Politicians
David Sanders: Now or later he will be tested
Texarkana Gazette: Country doctor
Brenda Blagg: Huckabee suddenly famous