Pryor rejects Budget Committee overrun of state income
Gov. David Pryor in a news conference attacked the Joint Budget Committee for recommending agency budgets that exceed expected state income for the next two fiscal years. He warned lawmakers against promising goods and services the state cannot deliver and urged citizens to pressure for fiscal accountability.
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Arkansas House Passes Eye Wear Advertising Bill
The Arkansas House approved an optometric advertising bill sending it to Governor Pryor. Critics call it a front for optometrists to control opticians and limit advertising. The same session approved a minimum foundation funding plan to reshape school district financing over time.
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David Pryor
Pryor
Senate
Cecil Alexander
Heber Springs
Senate Public Health, Welfare and Labor Committee
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Board of Optometry
Optometrists
David Roberts
North Little Rock
Roberts
Federal Trade Commission
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Optometry Board
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Fort Smith
Clarence Bell
Parkin
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Bell
Bryant orange juice official says rift with gays not affecting job
Anita Bryant’s $100,000 yearly role promoting Florida orange juice remains secure despite a Miami gay rights dispute. Citrus Commission chair Dan Richardson said officials cannot control her private life, while Bryant seeks signatures protesting a county anti discrimination law. Alex Haley to lead anti isolation roundtable effort with African ambassadors to boost US Africa ties.
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Fla
Anita Bryant
Miami
Dan Richardson
Vero Beach
Florida Citrus Commission
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Dade County Commission
In 70 Years the Heart Beats 2 1/2 Billion Times
A historical note explains that over a span of seventy years the human heart is estimated to beat about two and a half billion times, highlighting the organ’s persistent rhythm and endurance.
Prison food served to legislators sparks questions in Arkansas
At a Little Rock meeting at Sen Knox Nelsons apartment food from the state prison was served to legislators and others. Corrections commissioner Jim Mabry confirmed the food came from prison supplies and said staff will pay. Nelson said the gathering included Joint Budget Committee members.
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Pine Bluff
Nelson
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Prion
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Henry Wilkins
Commission For the Blind
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Senate Holds Hearings On Two Pryor Home Rule Bills
The Arkansas Senate moves to a full-scale hearing on SB 432 transferring 17 percent of net personal income tax to cities and counties and SB 527 allowing local taxes for municipal services. Debates continue on passage timing as Walmsley and Womack push for quick action. The chamber also sent a district based city council bill to the House and approved Texarkana tax provisions.
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House
David Pryor
Senate
Pryor
Ures
Bill Walmsley
Batesville
J. A. “Dooley
Womack
Camden
Bob Douglas
Texarkana
Tex
Arkansas
Ark
Happy Days Tops Nielsen Ratings In Week
ABC dominates with 13 of 20 most watched programs led by Happy Days and Laverne and Shirley. Neil Diamond NBC special trails in the top 20 as From Russia With Love on ABC draws over 16.8 million homes. CBS new Hunter at bottom.
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Laverne and Shirley
Neil Diamond
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