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Affirmative Action Bill Hits Snag in House
Sen. Dan Sullivan (left), R-Jonesboro, sponsored SB71, citing the tenets of equality in the Declaration of Independence. Democratic Sen. Linda Chesterfield (right) voted against the bill, along with all four other women in the upper chamber.

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by Kyle Massey – 2 days ago

A bill to end affirmative action in education hiring and outlaw state goals for steering procurement contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses in Arkansas narrowly passed in the Senate before stalling in the House.


McLarty, Murphy Honored at Arkansas Business of the Year Awards

McLarty, Murphy Honored at Arkansas Business of the Year Awards

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Bruce Murphy, CEO of Arkansas Heart Hospital of Little Rock, won the Business Executive of the Year Award, and Thomas F. "Mack" McLarty was honored for a lifetime of leadership in business and government at the 35th Arkansas Business of the Year Awards. read more >