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Arkansas Governor Proposes $470M for 3,000 New Prison Beds
Sanders also proposed legislation that calls for anyone sentenced for certain violent offenses to serve 100% of their sentence. read more >
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DeWayne Rose Named to National Public Safety Committee
The federal advocacy committee is responsible for developing policy positions on issues involving crime prevention, gun control, substance abuse, juvenile justice, disaster preparedness and more. read more >
Economic Concerns Top Public’s List of Priorities
Health care, including costs, is the second-most frequently mentioned priority. read more >
Sanders Picks Arizonan Joe Profiri to Lead State Prison System
Profiri would replace Solomon Graves, who was appointed to the role by Gov. Asa Hutchinson in 2020. read more >
Virginia Walmart Manager Opens Fire on Fellow Employees, Kills 6
There was no clear motive for the shooting, which also put four people in the hospital. read more >
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Frank Scott Jr., Little Rock’s First Black Mayor, Faces Reelection Fight
Scott's reelection bid is one of the few competitive races on the ballot in Arkansas, where Republicans are heavily favored in the governor's race and other top matchups. It could also offer Republicans a rare win in the predominantly Democratic city of Little Rock. read more >
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