The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Wednesday, May 7, 2008

Wednesday in Arkansas

Today's Arkansas Calendar
Today's legislative calendar
TimeCommitteeRoomAgenda
9:00a.m.Joint Adequacy Oversight171Click here
9:30a.m.ALC-Hospital and Medicaid Study130Click here
1:30 p.m.ALC-Review171Click here
2:30 p.m.Economic and Tax Policy151Click here

Governor's Calendar
TimeEventPlace
10:00 a.m.NALC Food Drive News ConferenceClinton School
11:30 a.m.Gov’s 6th Annual Work-Life Initiative Awards LuncheonPeabody, LR
2:00 p.m.Arkansas 211 News ConferenceCapitol

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

Around Arkansas today
TimePlaceEvent
9:00 a.m.UCAEmployers’ Symposium on Health Issues
11:30 a.m.1200 W. Capitol, LRState Chamber Council Meeting
12:00 p.m.Colton'sLt. Gov. Halter addresses the Cabot Kiwanis Club
5:00 p.m.Peabody, LRLR Film Festival, Purchase Your Pass Party
5:30 p.m.Little RockReception for Rep. Jim House (D-Fayetteville)

Today's national news New York Times: Obama Wins NC Decisively; Clinton Takes Indiana by Slim Margin
Wall Street Journal: Primary Split Boosts Obama
Washington Post: Federal Agents Raid Office of Special Counsel
Los Angeles Times: Obama cruises as Clinton clings
Houston Chronicle: Obama pressures superdelegates after splitting primaries
Chicago Tribune: Late split decision for Obama, Clinton
Reuters: Before the Bell: Sprinting ahead

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Inspectors adding up storm costs
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: First-year teacher dropouts decline, study finds
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: State proposes $46.7 million pay overhaul
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Peril seen in deficit of nurses, doctors
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Candidates differ on casino, gas tax
Ark. News Bureau: Increase in pay for government workers recommended
Ark. News Bureau: State needs more health care professionals, experts say
Ark. News Bureau: Fewer teachers leaving after first year, panel told
Associated Press: Hendrix trustees sign off on return of football
Associated Press: Presidents on 'exhibit' at Arkansas Capitol
Associated Press: 5 judgeships in Washington Co. likely decided by 73 voters
Associated Press: LR, Saline Co. airports in Ark. get grants

Today's Arkansas commentary NWA Morning News: Bisbee, Summers Best Choices For State House
Brenda Blagg: Primary Takes Back Seat
Paul Greenberg: Flashback
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Another blow
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: The check’s in the mail
Gene Lyons: In horse racing, risk and love both part of sport
Meredith Oakley: Jumping the gun
David sanders: America's greatness: Is it in question?
Vic Harville cartoon