The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Thursday in Arkansas

Today's legislative calendar
TimeCommitteeRoomAgenda
10:00 a.m.Task Force on Substance Abuse Prevention130Click here
10:00 a.m.Governor's Commission on Global Warming171Click here


Governor's Calendar
TimeEventPlace
11:30 a.m.New Emergency Facility Dedication LuncheonSparks, FS
2:00 p.m.Announcement regarding the U.S. Marshals MuseumFort Smith


Today in the Arkansas Judiciary
CourtOral ArgumentsToday's Opinions
Supreme CourtViravonga v. Samakitham et alClick here (after 11:00 a.m.)
Ct of AppealsNo hearings todayNo opinions released today


Around Arkansas today
TimePlaceEvent
10:00 a.m.Lake OuachitaEagle Watch Tour
12:00 p.m.Clinton SchoolAlan Finder, New York Times education editor
2:00 p.m.Pinnacle Mtn.East Quarry Exploration Hike
6:00 p.m.Forrest CityFC Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet
7:00 p.m.ASUHenry Louis Gates -- Cultural Critic


Today's District Calendar (and other events in the area)
TimePlaceEvent
12:00 p.m.Texas A&M - TexarkanaBlack history program
4:30 p.m.1825 N. Robison Rd.Ribbon cutting: Harte Hanks


Today's national news New York Times: Twists in Chain of Supplies for Blood Drug
Wall Street Journal: Paulson Rejects Rescue Plan
Los Angeles Times: Race changes the usual rules of engagement
Houston Chronicle: Democrats courting Texas now, but don't expect marriage
Chicago Tribune: 'Everything on the table' for Wrigley
Reuters: U.S. calls for quick end to Turkish Iraq operation
Reuters: Bloomberg says will not run for president