The group behind a ballot referendum to repeal the LEARNS Act is organizing more petition-gathering events ahead of Monday’s signature submission deadline.
Author: by Antoinette Grajeda
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Arkansas AG requests expedited appeal of LEARNS Act ruling
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin on Wednesday filed a motion to expedite his appeal of a circuit court ruling that delays the effective date of the LEARNS Act
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Citing sovereign immunity, Arkansas AG calls on court to dismiss LEARNS Act lawsuit
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin is calling on the state Supreme Court to dismiss a case that seeks to delay the implementation of the LEARNS Act, the governor’s signature education law.
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Arkansas AG approves LEARNS Act referendum proposal
Petitioners must now gather 54,422 signatures before the end of July.
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Responses filed to Arkansas AG’s request to toss LEARNS Act restraining order
The district filed a response with the Arkansas Supreme Court on Thursday in support of Attorney General Tim Griffin’s request for a stay and expedited consideration of a lower court ruling that temporarily blocks implementation of the LEARNS Act.
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Arkansas Attorney General Rutledge directs $140 million in opioid settlement funds to state’s general revenue fund
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge is directing more than $140 million in opioid settlement money to the state’s general revenue fund. The Arkansas Legislature will be responsible for deciding how to spend the money.
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Trustees elect University of Arkansas’ first Black chancellor
The UA board of trustees unanimously elected Charles Robinson as the new chancellor of the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville following a months-long debate.