Will Langhorne

Little Rock, Pensacola

Projects Reporter at Arkansas Democrat Gazette

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Sanders signs bill into law barring vaccine mandates for public entities

Sep 14, 2023 | arkansasonline.com | Will Langhorne

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday signed legislation into law that aims to reinstate a ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities ranging from schools to state agencies. Act 4 and Act 10 of this week's special session bar state and local government officials from mandating or requiring an individual to receive a vaccine or immunization for covid-19.
Circuit judge announces run for Arkansas Supreme Court

Sep 14, 2023 | arkansasonline.com | Will Langhorne

Circuit Judge Carlton D. Jones of Texarkana announced a run for the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday, saying he will seek the seat formerly held by Justice Robin Wynne, who died in office earlier this year. Jones is the second candidate to officially make a bid for the Position 2 seat. Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Courtney Rae Hudson, who is serving on the high court in Position 3, announced a run for the seat earlier this month. Following Wynne's death in June, Gov.
Arkansas lawmakers advance legislation intended to reinstate a ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities

Sep 13, 2023 | arkansasonline.com | Will Langhorne

The Arkansas House of Representatives on Wednesday handily approved a bill intended to reinstate a ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities. House Bill 1002, sponsored by Rep. Howard Beaty, R-Crossett, passed 83-14 and moved to the Senate for further action. Later Wednesday, the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor endorsed the bill, sending it to the full Senate.
House bill mandates locked school doors

Sep 13, 2023 | nwaonline.com | Michael R. Wickline |Will Langhorne

House bill mandates locked school doorsThe Arkansas House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a series of bills intended to clarify laws regarding the locking of schools' exterior doors and the effective date for a sentencing enhancement for felony with a firearm. Rep. Brian Evans, R-Cabot, said his House Bill 1005 aims to make it clear that all schools are required to have exterior doors closed and locked when students are present. The House voted 96-0 to send HB 1005 to the Senate.
Arkansas House approves bill to reinstate ban of covid-19 vaccine mandates

Sep 13, 2023 | arkansasonline.com | Will Langhorne

The Arkansas House on Wednesday handily approved a bill intended to reinstate a ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities. House Bill 1002, sponsored by Rep. Howard Beaty, R-Crossett, passed 83-14 and moves to the Senate for further action. Shortly after the House vote, the House Committee on Public Health, Welfare, and Labor approved an identical Senate bill in a voice vote with some audible dissent. Senate Bill 3, by Sen.
Arkansas lawmakers advance bills barring covid-19 vaccination mandates

Sep 12, 2023 | arkansasonline.com | Will Langhorne

A bill intended to extend a ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities ranging from schools to state agencies sailed through the Arkansas Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Joshua Bryant, R-Rogers, passed with a vote of 27-3 and moves to the House for further action. Bryant has said the bill is needed to reinstate a mandate ban originally included in Act 977 of 2021, which he said expired in August.
Arkansas Senate approves ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities

Sep 12, 2023 | arkansasonline.com | Will Langhorne

A bill intended to extend a ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities sailed through the Arkansas Senate on Tuesday. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Joshua Bryant, R-Rogers, passed with a vote of 27-3 and moves to the House for further action. Bryant has said the bill is needed to reinstate a mandate ban originally included in Act 977 of 2021, which he said expired in August.
Legislation barring covid-19 vaccine mandates advances from Arkansas Senate committee

Sep 11, 2023 | arkansasonline.com | Will Langhorne

An Arkansas Senate panel approved a bill Monday that would extend a ban on covid-19 vaccine mandates for public entities. Senate Bill 3, sponsored by Sen. Joshua Bryant, R-Rogers, advanced from the Senate Committee on Public Health, Welfare and Labor in a voice vote with audible dissent from Sen. Fred Love, D-Little Rock. The bill moves to the full Senate for further consideration.
Arkansas group aims to ask voters to exempt feminine hygiene products from sales and use tax

Sep 11, 2023 | arkansasonline.com | Will Langhorne

An advocacy organization has filed proposed language for a ballot initiative that would allow Arkansas voters to decide whether feminine hygiene products should be exempt from Arkansas sales and use tax. The Arkansas Period Poverty Project is organizing the measure in hopes of increasing access to feminine hygiene products, especially for women who may struggle to afford them, according to a news release Monday.
Sanders proposes overhaul to Arkansas’ Freedom of Information Act

Sep 8, 2023 | nwaonline.com | Neal Earley |Will Langhorne

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday during her call for a special legislative session plans to overhaul the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act, saying the state's sunshine law slows state government operations and exposes her and other constitutional officers to security risks.