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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 6h

We won't cry for Argentina, but we will buy $20B worth of its worthless currency ...

U.S. buys Argentine pesos, finalizes $20 billion currency swap

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, under fire from U.S. farmers and Democratic lawmakers, has insisted that the credit swap isn't a bailout.

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 9h

@arkansasadvocate.com's @sonnyalbarado.bsky.social hits Gov. Sanders for playing politics with Senate vacancy: "Is Sanders so calculating and vindictive that she’d deprive nearly 86,000 ... residents, many of whom are strong supporters, of legitimate representation?"
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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 9h

UA-Little Rock changing sports conferences for second time in three years; leaving Ohio Valley for new United Athletic Conference, creating in-state conference rivalry with UCA.
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University of Arkansas at Little Rock leaving Ohio Valley athletics conference for United Athletic Conference | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock will leave the Ohio Valley Conference -- which it joined in 2022 -- next year for a new athletics conference following unanimous approval by the University of...

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 9h

Conrad Reynolds, Arkansas' leading crusader for hand-marked paper ballots, charged with misdemeanor for questioning voters at polling place in Batesville during 2024 election. His attorney says he was conducting "exit polling."
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Paper ballot advocate faces Arkansas misdemeanor charge related to 2024 election | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin said Thursday his office has obtained warrants to arrest two men, including paper ballot advocate Conrad Reynolds, on a misdemeanor charge related to the…

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 10h

SHE'S ANTIFA!

The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 10h

Federal prosecutors in Arkansas won't oppose request by Trump-pardoned Jan. 6 insurrectionist Bigo Barnett -- the grinning fool who sat with his feet on Nancy Pelosi's desk -- to recover the restitution he paid after jury convicted him for his role in Capitol attack.
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Pardoned Jan. 6 defendant ‘Bigo’ Barnett asks judge to refund his restitution, fees | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Richard "Bigo" Barnett of Gravette has filed a motion asking a federal judge in Washington, D.C., to return the $2,455 in restitution and fees he paid after a jury convicted him of eight charges in…

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 10h

Young black bear that attacked & killed Franklin Co. man in Sept. was malnourished & had neurological issues which "suggests the bear was not functioning normally," Game & Fish officials say. 1st reported fatal bear attack in Arkansas in nearly 20 years.

Bear who killed Franklin County man was malnourished, suffered neurological issues

Following the death of a Franklin County man after a bear attack, the AGFC's investigation found that the bear showed signs of poor health.

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 11h

@jonesforar.bsky.social kicks off his campaign to unseat Fancy French Hill: "We want to send representation to Washington that actually represents us."
#Arkansas #arpx

Chris Jones kicks off congressional campaign in Little Rock with block party, town hall | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

Kicking off his campaign for Congress Thursday evening, Democrat Chris Jones said he would forgo "putting on my rousing speech hat" and instead began his campaign via workshopping with volunteers and…

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 11h

Honk if you've been indicted in the Eastern District of Virginia ...
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Grand jury indicts N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, a Trump opponent, on bank fraud charges

James, a Democrat, has clashed with President Donald Trump after she brought civil charges against him in New York.

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 13h

Getting an early start on the Red River Rivalry ...

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 13h

Metrosexual?? 😯

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 13h

The road to hell ... has faster buses ...

The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 13h

So Pam Bondi lied to Congress? In other news, the sun rose in the east this morning ...

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

@jonesforar.bsky.social will be doing something tonight that Rep. French Hill won't dare to do -- hold a town hall to meet face-to-face with voters. Dreamland Ballroom at 800 W. 9th St. in Little Rock. Block party starts at 4:30; town hall at 6:30 p.m.
#Arkansas
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Chris Jones to hold first event of campaign for Congress this evening - Arkansas Times

Jones will host a town hall discussion on ongoing community and federal issues preceded by a block party tonight at Little Rock's Dreamland Ballroom.

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

Central Arkansas Pride moving this year's celebration from N. Little Rock to Capitol Ave. in Little Rock, 4 blocks from State Capitol. Event is Sat. Oct. 18 from 11 a.m. 6 p.m.
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Central Arkansas Pride heads to Capitol Ave. on Oct. 18 - Arkansas Times

Whether you think of Central Arkansas Pride as more of a celebration or a protest, you’ll likely be pleased by the 2025 relocation of the festival and parade, which has been transported from Argenta P...

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

Arsonist insisting the fire was just spontaneous combustion ...

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 1d

Brooke Rollins: "Here's what everyone has to understand. The farm economy is in a very uncertain time. But that isn't because of the current trade negotiations, although certainly the China part is part of that. But we inherited a slew of issues."

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

Maxim shoot in the Lincoln Bedroom?

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

Leaders of Chickamauga Nation will be in Charleston Thursday evening to update residents on efforts to identify, protect possible burial sites on land chosen for Gov. Sanders' Franklin Co. mega-prison. Event starts at 6 p.m. at Charleston Community Center, 311 Freedom Road.
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Chickamauga Nation leaders set to provide updates related to Franklin County prison site this Thursday in Charleston | Arkansas Democrat Gazette

CHARLESTON -- Leaders of the Chickamauga Nation have set a news conference for Thursday evening to provide an update on their communications with the state regarding the Franklin County property…

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

GROWING CONCERN: Arkansas farmers losing hundreds of dollars per acre on corn, cotton, rice & soybean crops this year, according to state ag extension service analysis: “The agricultural economy right now is probably in one of the most depressing states that I’ve seen in my career."

UADA analysis shows Arkansas farmers to suffer losses for corn, cotton, long grain rice, soybeans | Arkansas Advocate

Arkansas farmers will lose hundreds of dollars per acre this year for their corn, cotton, long grain rice and soybean crops, according to an analysis by extension economists with the University of…

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

Given that Gov. Sanders seems determined to disregard the spirit & letter of state law by not filling Gary Stubblefield's Senate seat for 9 months, perhaps an enterprising reporter can ask Arkansas' top legal officer, AG Tim Griffin, if he's OK with disenfranchising 86,000 people.

Lawsuit asks for quicker timeline to fill vacant Arkansas Senate seat

A resident of Arkansas Senate District 26 says the date to fill a vacant position is too far away.

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

Rather puzzling that Lawler thinks this is an effective strategy to win re-election in a swing district ...

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

It's about time we had some Fall ...

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The Shumater @theshumater.bsky.social · 1d

Fascism requires ... Botox?

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