Government & Politics

U.S. Supreme Court Deals Big Setback to Labor Unions

U.S. Supreme Court Deals Big Setback to Labor Unions

by Associated Press
3 weeks ago

The Supreme Court ruled Wednesday that government workers can't be forced to contribute to labor unions that represent them in collective bargaining, dealing a serious financial blow to organized labor.
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Update: Arkansas Municipal League Director Don Zimmerman Dies

3 weeks ago

Longtime Arkansas Municipal League Executive Director Don Zimmerman has died at age 75. His funeral is Friday.
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The Nuts and Bolts of Oklahoma's Marijuana Proposal (Erika Gee Commentary)

3 weeks ago

Arkansas' neighbors in Oklahoma vote today whether to approve one of the least-restrictive state laws allowing medical marijuana. Here, Erika Gee examines the law and finds points of comparison with Arkansas' medical marijuana law.
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Here's What Arkansas' Redesigned Driver's Licenses Look Like

3 weeks ago

The state Department of Finance and Administration today unveiled a newly redesigned Arkansas driver's license and ID card.
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