The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Thursday, January 3, 2008

Thursday in Arkansas

Today's legislative calendar
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9:00 a.m.ALC-Admin Rules & Regs151Click here
1:00 p.m.ALC-PEER171Click here


Around Arkansas today
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7:30 p.m.Little RockIowa Caucus Watch Party


Today's national news Des Moines Register: Down to the wire
New York Times: Iraq War Takes Back Seat to Domestic Issues
Washington Post: Last Pitches Before the First Vote
Wall Street Journal: Oil's Surge Reshapes the World
Los Angeles Times: Money can't buy victory in Iowa, history shows
Houston Chronicle: New No. 1: Wal-Mart bags top grocery spot
Chicago Tribune: Election 2008
Reuters: Obama leads in Iowa

News from around the region Lubbock Avalanche: Legislators face election opposition
Nashville Tennessean: Lottery starts new year with countdown glitch
WWL-TV New Orleans: Differences linger one year after restaurant smoking ban
The Oklahoman: Books are open on state spending
Jackson Clarion-Ledger: AG takes rift with Barbour over election date to court
Missourian: Governor to seek $100,000 for Historical Society of Missouri

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Acambaro case holds potential to pit 2 courts
Ark. News Bureau: Voter registration deadline is Monday
Ark. News Bureau: Chesapeake secures financing for future drilling
Ark. News Bureau: 26 Arkansans named to state panels
Stephens DC Bureau: Hillary volunteers use Arkansas ties in Iowa
Associated Press: Phillips County shutdown continues
Associated Press: Half of Arkansas 39th Infantry Brigade to leave Saturday
Associated Press: Ark Trade Center plans mission to India

Today's Arkansas commentary John Brummett: Iowa's big Arkansas night
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: The laugh’s on us
Benton County Daily Record: Laugh a minute
Jonesboro Sun: Change of heart?
Searcy Daily Citizen: Gambling still an issue
Vic Harville cartoon