The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Monday, May 5, 2008

Monday in Arkansas

Today's Arkansas Calendar
Governor's Calendar
TimeEventPlace
9:30 a.m.Governor tours tornado-damaged areasGreers Ferry, Cleburne Co.
11:30 a.m.Governor tours tornado-damaged areasEarle, Crittenden Co.
1:15 p.m.Governor tours tornado-damaged areasCarlisle, Lonoke County

Around Arkansas today
TimePlaceEvent
9:30 a.m.DHSDHS PIP Kickoff Meeting
6:00 p.m.BentonRoast honoring Shane Broadway

Today's District Calendar (and other events in the area)
TimePlaceEvent
3:30 p.m.Arkansas City HallCheck presentation
4:30 p.m.Crossroads Business ParkEconomic Development Announcement
5:30 p.m.RRFCUSmall business seminar
7:00 p.m.Arkansas City HallCity Board meeting

Today's national news New York Times: In Poll, Obama Survives Furor, but Fall Is the Test
Wall Street Journal: Microsoft Rethinks Options
Washington Post: Fiscal Pressures Lead Some States to Free Inmates Early
Los Angeles Times: Two very clear choices on fixing healthcare
Houston Chronicle: Texas professors' pocketbooks favor Dems over GOP 3-to-1
Chicago Tribune: New Trinity pastor: Pray for Wright, Obama
Reuters: Yahoo may face lawsuit flood

Today's Arkansas news Ark. News Bureau: Sixth-grade computer whiz is school's tech chief
Stephens DC Bureau: Congress safeguards student loans
Associated Press: Early voting begins Monday for preferential primary
Associated Press: Meteorologists confirm at least 8 twisters from Ark. storm

Today's Arkansas commentary John Brummett: McCain's two health failings
Vic Harville cartoon