Sunday morning Ark-La-Tex roundup

Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Hardship provision works for hopeful Associated Press: Toughman bouts draw legislative attention John Brummett: Piling on the African-American John Brummett (national column): A tale of two beverages Andrew DeMillo: Speaking out no longer issue for Griffen Stephens DC Bureau: Even with prices high, farmers look forward to Farm Bill Arkansas News Bureau: Sheriffs: Federal legislation needed for copper problem Associated Press: Ross: Hot Springs should retain national park trademark Associated Press: Beebe: State to lose $4.3 million in workforce funding Associated Press: Pryor raises $418k for re-election campaign Associated Press: State: Storms destroyed at least 215 Ark. homes Associated Press: Panel says Ark. senator should keep seat Roby Brock: Beebe: Funding cuts threaten economic development David Sanders: Both encouraged and discouraged by Arkansas's economy Doug Thompson: And Justice For Y'all Hoyt Purvis: Pandering to Pennsylvania? Primary perceptions Northwest Arkansas Times: Flashbacks (Steve Clark) Kane Webb: Sell ’em if you got ’em Meredith Oakley: People care about character Arkansas Democrat Gazette Editorial: Reason No. 1,057 we’re glad . . . Arkansas Democrat Gazette Editorial: Heartbreaking Arkansas Democrat Gazette: State’s big donors cut back on giving Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Exemptions to property tax raise questions Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Clark re-enters political stage Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Officer suspended for taking rifle into party Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Lake View asks for clarity in district-merger

Odessa American: Two huge issues face legislators (Immigration, Education) Ft. Worth Star Telegram Editorial: It's Time to Invest in Our State's Colleges Tyler Morning Telegraph: Leo Berman Re-Entering Immigration Battle In Texas San Antonio Express-News Column: Perry must have forgotten 2006 numbers News 8 Austin: Strip clubs required to pay tax by Monday Houston Chronicle: Shortage of prison guards in Texas 'critical' Ft. Worth Star Telegram: To Perry, 'Governor for Life' Sounds All Right Dallas Morning News Editorial: Another run for Perry? Paris (TX) News Editorial: Gov. Perry says what?

Monroe News Star: New Legislature seen as more conservative, religious Shreveport Times Editorial: Legislative panel puts public safety second WAFB-9 Baton Rouge: Louisiana Lawmakers Approve Urinal "Privacy Dividers" Monroe News Star: Official: Louisiana juvenile justice reform lags Monroe News Star: State to buy Superdome bond debt KTBS-TV Shreveport: Legislature takes aim at video bingo machines New Orleans Times Picayune Editorial: Cruel and unusual Opelousas Daily World Editorial: Lawmakers 'ignoring' Jindal budget New Orleans Times Picayune Editorial: Medicine for an ailing system Lafayette Daily Advertiser: Ending corruption is a major challenge