Mark Biviano
State Lawmakers Send Charter School Approval Bill to Mike Beebe
Arkansas lawmakers have given their final approval to a bill to change the way the state approves charter schools. read more >
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Arkansas House Approves Charter School Law Changes
The Arkansas House has passed a bill that would change the way the state approves charter schools. read more >
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State House Committee Backs Change to Charter School Process
A House committee has approved legislation that would change the way Arkansas approves charter schools applications. read more >
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Legislative Roundup: Guns Become Automatic Issue With General Assembly
The 89th General Assembly has yet to finish writing its chapter in the big book of Arkansas state legislatures. But if Chapter 89 were printed this week, then surely “guns” would be in the title. Legislation devoted to guns dominated the action again last week. read more >
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State Senate Committee OKs Police Powers for Private Campuses
The Senate has been sent a proposal that would give arrest and detention powers to campus police at private universities and colleges in Arkansas. read more >
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Mark Biviano Files Bill for New Charter School Panel
Republican Rep. Mark Biviano of Searcy files a bill that would establish a new independent state commission to oversee charter schools. read more >
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