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Debra Hale-Shelton
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Freelance columnist, Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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By Debra Hale-Shelton| Arkansas Times Verified The Arkansas Legislature moved closer Monday to kicking all seven members off the Arkansas State Library Board, a retaliatory step that came after the panel stood strong against censorship efforts by fiddle-playing preacher and former state lawmaker Jason Rapert. Under the measure sponsored by Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Searcy), approved by a House committee on a divided voice vote, Gov.
By Debra Hale-Shelton| Arkansas Times Verified A day after a state House committee nixed a bill that would have abolished the Arkansas State Library Board, the Senate approved a proposal Thursday to gut the entire board, then have the governor appoint seven new members. The Senate vote was 28 for, four against and three not voting. Those opposing the board-reconstitution bill, SB640, were all Democrats. SB640 awaits House action. As currently required, the appointments would be subject to legislative approval.
By Debra Hale-Shelton| Arkansas Times Verified The Arkansas Legislature moved closer Monday to kicking all seven members off the Arkansas State Library Board, a retaliatory step that came after the panel stood strong against censorship efforts by fiddle-playing preacher and former state lawmaker Jason Rapert. Under the measure sponsored by Sen. Jonathan Dismang (R-Searcy), approved by a House committee on a divided voice vote, Gov.
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Arkansas Democrat Gazette
The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette is the largest and only statewide newspaper in Arkansas, based in Little Rock. It was formed in 1991 through the merger of the Arkansas Democrat and the Arkansas Gazette, which have a rich history dating back to the 19th century. The Arkansas Gazette, founded in 1819, was the first newspaper in the state, while the Arkansas Democrat began in 1878, leading to a long-standing rivalry. The newspaper provides daily and Sunday print editions with home delivery across all Arkansas counties. It also has a digital presence, offering subscriptions and access to historical archives that include digitized issues from both predecessor publications and the merged entity. The Arkansas Democrat-Gazette serves a diverse readership, including policymakers, businesses, and households, and continues to be a vital source of news in the state, combining traditional journalism with modern digital practices.
Little Rock, United States
Founded: 1819