The 88th General Assembly
has convened the 2012 fiscal session

Monday, June 30, 2008

Last day of the state fiscal year

There are no meetings of the Legislature today, and the governor has no official events set.

Today's national news New York Times: Obama Camp Thinks Democrats Can Rise in South
Wall Street Journal: WTC Rebuilding Faces Setback
Washington Post: Where False Obama Rumors Fly
Los Angeles Times: The big VP question: Who's on the short list?
Houston Chronicle: Immigration raids round up workers, employers go free
Chicago Tribune: Coded race slurs increase
Reuters: African summit will press Mugabe to negotiate

Today's Arkansas news Arkansas Democrat Gazette: LR nurse running for seat in Congress
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: School board filing moved up, shortened
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Bikers’ fatalities on rise in state
Stephens DC Bureau: Congress completes war spending-vets benefit bill
Associated Press: Ark.'s largest university goes tobacco-free
Associated Press: South Ark. farmers report more fuel thefts
Associated Press: University's new leader seeks more Ark. students
Associated Press: Gearhart OK with peaceful U. of Ark protests

Today's Arkansas commentary John Brummett: Whose Christianity? Which?
Arkansas Democrat Gazette: Clocking in at the plant
Pat Lynch: Summer’s flaming arrows
Andrew DeMillo: Secrecy surrounds industry hunt
Vic Harville cartoon