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Mississippi Legislature passes, kills bills prior to floor deadline

Mississippi Legislature passes, kills bills prior to floor deadline 3.9.22 – Y’all Politics  Today is the deadline for all general bills and constitutional amendments that originated in the opposite chamber.  On Wednesday, March 9th, lawmakers faced a floor...

Maryland County Faces 911 Wait Times, Talks Consolidated Center

Shutterstock 3.10.22 – GT Some residents living in Anne Arundel County are experiencing long wait times while calling 911. One possible fix is a consolidated call center that would allow police, fire and medical operators to work together. Arnold resident...

State to See Reduced Workers’ Compensation Rates

3.10.22 – Arkansas Business Staff – Little Rock Arkansas Insurance Commissioner Alan McClain said in a press release Thursday that Arkansas businesses could see another rate decrease in workers’ compensation insurance in 2022. The Arkansas Insurance...

Arkansas Senate OKs One-Time Payments for Law Enforcement

3.2.22 – US News Arkansas lawmakers have given initial approval to a plan to give a one-time, $5,000 payment to law enforcement officers around the state. The Senate voted 33-0 in favor of legislation setting aside $50 million for the payments, which Republican Gov....

Lake Providence Police Department shut down over lack of funding

3.3.22 – Lake Providence, La. (KNOE) The Lake Providence Police Department has been shut down due to a lack of funding. The chief says all his officers will be without jobs until at least July. “I’m not understanding how the place is out of money when I only...