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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Wednesday in Arkansas

Today's legislative calendar
TimeCommitteeRoomAgenda
10:00 a.m.Task Force for Study of the Homeless272Click here


Governor's Calendar
TimeEventPlace
8:30 a.m.UALR Regionalism Conference on Workforce DevelopmentPeabody, LR
12:00 p.m.Jonesboro Kiwanis ClubJonesboro


Today in the Arkansas Judiciary
CourtOral ArgumentsToday's Opinions
Supreme CourtNo hearings todayNo opinions released today
Court of AppealsBibbs v. Community BankClick here (after 11:00 a.m.)


Today's District Calendar (and other events in the area)
TimePlaceEvent
11:00 a.m.SWACCCCommunity Correction Center Advisory Board Mtg


Today's national news New York Times: Top Hezbollah Operative Is Killed in Syria
Wall Street Journal: Obama and McCain Sweep
Washington Post: Winning Streak Extends To District, Md. and Va.
Washington Post: In Va., Huckabee Again Shows Strength on Right
Los Angeles Times: Debate intensifies over role of super delegates
Houston Chronicle: Obama, McCain sweep the 'Potomac Primaries'
Chicago Tribune: Obama on a primary roll
Reuters: Obama, McCain cruise to wins

News from around the region WVLT-TV Knoxville: Bill would create offense for leaving boating accident in TN
Ft. Worth Star-Telegram: Interim TYC head resigns
Lafayette (La.) Daily Advertiser: Ethics plan may be too broad
Tulsa World: Latest forecasts wipe out surplus
Jackson Clarion-Ledger: Immigrant worker bills raise debate
Southeast Missourian: Bill would ban sex offenders from photographing children

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: First wave of FEMA aid heading to state victims
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Agency for youth making progress
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Springdale School Board modifies bullying guideline
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Growers suing Pilgrim’s Pride
Ark. News Bureau: Tornado victims to stay in FEMA trailers
Ark. News Bureau: Kenyan ambassador talks in Little Rock
Stephens DC Bureau: Huckabee shoots down speculation on Senate bid
Stephens DC Bureau: Judicial nominee breezes through Senate hearing
Associated Press: Hutchinson: 2010 election committee no indication of run
Associated Press: Helena elected officials with degrees paid more
Associated Press: New manufacturer opens in England; will create 175 jobs
Associated Press: Ed. board rejects plan for charter school in NE Ark.

Today's Arkansas commentary Baxter Bulletin: Vada Sheid: One of a kind
Gene Lyons: Election is about future, not feelings
Meredith Oakley: A look back
Brenda Blagg: Waiting Game Begins
NWA Morning News: Our Freedom Is Worth Fighting For
Texarkana Gazette: Mortgage Mess
David Sanders: Why does Huckabee continue?
Vic Harville cartoon