The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Friday, February 15, 2008

Friday in Arkansas

Today's legislative calendar
TimeCommitteeRoomAgenda
8:15 a.m.ALC-Policy Making272Not Available
9:00 a.m.Arkansas Legislative Council171Click here


Around Arkansas today
TimePlaceEvent
10:00 a.m.Old Washington"Five Trails Rendezvous"
6:00 p.m.Ft. SmithNight Court (Judge Parker)
7:00 p.m.Lyric Theatre, HarrisonCarl Acuff, Jr.
7:00 p.m.Clinton Pres. Center"Lincoln seen and heard"


Today's District Calendar (and other events in the area)
TimePlaceEvent
8:00 a.m.4th & State LineBill Clinton opens Clinton campaign HQ
8:45 a.m.Southwest CenterBill Clinton speaks on U.S. Economy
11:00 a.m.Texarkana CollegeJudging Chili Cook off for Texarkana Veterans


Today's national news Chicago Tribune: Gunman kills 6, self, at NIU
New York Times: Gunman Slays 5 at N. Illinois University
New York Times: Black Leader, a Clinton Ally, Tilts to Obama
Wall Street Journal: Citigroup Fund Bars Withdrawals
Washington Post: House Defies Bush on Wiretaps
Washington Post: Clinton, Obama Offer Similar Economic Visions
Los Angeles Times: The man behind the message
Houston Chronicle: Gunman kills 5, then himself, in shooting in Illinois
Reuters: Democrats in standoff over Florida

News from around the region Dallas Morning News: Former president in East Texas for Hillary Clinton
Austin American Statesman: Bill Clinton to blitz Northeast Texas
Memphis Commercial Appeal: Lawmakers debate education program funding
Knoxville News Sentinel: Lawmaker makes unusual proposal with 'booze bill'
Anniston (AL) Star: Support passage of the Alabama Clean Indoor Air Act in 2008
Shreveport Times: Financial disclosure bill draws scrutiny of state legislators
Tulsa World: Insurance bill stirs up dispute
Hattiesburg (Miss.) American: Young legislators seek more openness
Southeast Missourian: MO Senate OKs higher fees to increase deputies' salaries

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: House panel hears testimony on coroners
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Director fails to appear at meeting
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Wrongly fired, ex-Wingfield aide says
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: State’s Greens complain about treatment at polls
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Milk board examines ways to bolster dairies
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Ex-Jeff County judge facing felonies
Ark. News Bureau: Nelson proposes debate with gas firms on severance tax
Ark. News Bureau: King Commission selects new executive director
Ark. News Bureau: Huckabee is in race despite Romney's McCain endorsement
Ark. News Bureau: Home sales fall 22% in Dec., average price rises slightly
Ark. News Bureau: Seven appointed to new state board
Stephens DC Bureau: Ross proposes energy bill that includes ANWR drilling
Stephens DC Bureau: Arkansas lawmakers balk at latest Farm Bill proposal
Associated Press: Formicola considering run against Sen. Pryor
Associated Press: Lincoln notes benefits for veterans in stimulus package
Associated Press: Ross bill calls for energy 'independence' on oil drilling
Associated Press: Helena-West Helena police chief arrested over records request
Associated Press: FEMA to continue trailer distribution in Ark., Tenn.
Associated Press: Questions and answers about FEMA trailers

Today's Arkansas commentary Brenda Blagg: Wet, dry & costly
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Outbreak! Leprosy! Not!
Texarkana Gazette: Blues and BBQ Festival receives prestigious Arkansas award
NWA Morning News: Building Ballpark Takes More Than Dreaming
Meredith Oakley: Don’t hold your breath
Vic Harville cartoon