The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Wednesday in Arkansas

Today's legislative calendar
TimeCommitteeRoomAgenda
10:00 a.m.Substance Abuse Treatment Task Force130Click here
1:30 a.m.Desegregation Litigation Oversight/Resolution171Click here


Governor's Calendar
TimeEventPlace
10:15a.m.Governor gives remarks to the 21st Century Economy T.F.Capitol


Today in the Arkansas Judiciary
CourtOral ArgumentsToday's Opinions
Supreme CourtNo hearings todayNo opinions released today
Court of AppealsScott v. Robinson Nursing & RehabClick here (after 10:00 a.m.)


Around Arkansas today
TimePlaceEvent
10:30 a.m.NLRHSHillary Clinton speaks in Arkansas
1:00 p.m.DeWittStarting a Business in Arkansas
5:00 p.m.Doe's, LRReception for House Dist. 43 candidate Jim Nickels


Today's District Calendar (and other events in the area)
TimePlaceEvent
9:00 a.m.FoukeMike Ross Comunity Office Hours
10:00 a.m.5930 SummerhillRibbon Cutting: Murray, Thomas & Griffin
11:30 a.m.BradleyMike Ross Comunity Office Hours
2:00 p.m.StampsMike Ross Comunity Office Hours
5:30 p.m.Arkansas HighAHS Young Democrats


Today's national news Orlando Sentinel: McCain wins Florida GOP vote
New York Times: McCain Defeats Romney in Florida Vote
Wall Street Journal: McCain Scores Florida Win; Giuliani Is Set to Exit Race
Washington Post: McCain beats Romney in Florida
Los Angeles Times: Florida victory makes McCain solid frontrunner
Houston Chronicle: McCain, Clinton win Florida; Giuliani may drop out
Chicago Tribune: McCain wins, beating back Romney challenge
Reuters: McCain wins tight battle in Florida
Reuters: Fed looks set to cut rates more to avoid recession

News from around the region North Texas Daily: Texas House session may approve NT law school
Lubbock Avalanche Journal: School financing no hot potato but warming
Knoxville News Sentinel: Vote delayed on allowing handguns in state meetings
Shreveport Times: Cyber research park ceremony signals step forward
New Orleans Times Picayune: Ethics boards make recommendations for session
Oklahoma Journal Record: Former speaker Cargill unveils 100 Ideas book
Jackson Clarion-Ledger: Advocates praise drug courts
Joplin Glove Editorial: Education's dirty secret

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Clinton to pop in on Arkansas for NLR event
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Funds not meant for use statewide, senator argues
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Fire destroys 60 Army buildings
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Districts hope 2nd tax vote succeeds
Ark. News Bureau: Group wants severance tax to fund college scholarships
Ark. News Bureau: Supporters want to resurrect Big Mac II plan for Cap. grounds
Ark. News Bureau: Cities with pit bull bans monitoring federal lawsuit
Ark. News Bureau: Broyles' economic role praised at luncheon
Ark. News Bureau: Ron Paul ad airing on Arkansas TV stations
Associated Press: Ark. election officials: Steady early voting turnout
Associated Press: Ark. judge says state's no-bid building contracts are legal

Local news from around Arkansas Texarkana Gazette: Plan to split ammo plant displeases local officials
Texarkana Gazette: Principals present plans to address audit results
Jonesboro Sun: School shooter convicted on gun charge
NWA Morning News: Downtown Bentonville Hears County Needs
Northwest Ark. Times: County committee looks at alternative sources of energy
Benton County Daily Record: After dip, Rogers has revenue increase
El Dorado News-Times: Smackover man to run for seat in Legislature
Pine Bluff Commercial: Redus gives State of the City address
Searcy Daily Citizen: Reeves to seek District 50 seat
Harrison Daily Times: Concealed carry on campus eyed

Today's Arkansas commentary Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Wild Bill Clinton
Paul Greenberg: 50 ways to beat the cold
Gene Lyons: Campaign has one too many Clintons
Meredith Oakley: Best to tip in cash
Brenda Blagg: Good Gone Awry
David Sanders: Counting on Bill Clinton
Vic Harville cartoon