Jonathan Seaborn
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General manager of Little Rock Public Radio
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At least seven fires are ongoing across Little Rock with multiple homes damaged but no injuries reported so far this evening. Most of Arkansas is under an extreme fire danger warning and the state is under a burn ban. If you see a fire, call 911 and move to safety immediately. #ARWX #ARNEWS
March 19, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, February 14, 2025.
Daily Newscast for Friday, February 14, 2025
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February 14, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, February 14, 2025.
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A bill to ban state-run affirmative action programs has advanced through another legislative hurdle. Senate Bill 3 received approval from the House Thursday with a vote of 64-27.
Affirmative action ban passes Arkansas House
Senate Bill 3 seeks to remove affirmative action programs and prohibit "preferential treatment" in the state. It now returns to the Senate to approve an amendment before heading to the governor’s desk...
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February 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
A bill to ban state-run affirmative action programs has advanced through another legislative hurdle. Senate Bill 3 received approval from the House Thursday with a vote of 64-27.
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Arkansas lawmakers spent more than three hours debating a slew of bills to add new requirements to the petition process in a committee meeting Tuesday.
Bills imposing new canvassing requirements advance through Arkansas Senate committee
A series of bills would put new restrictions on canvassers collecting signatures for ballot initiatives and proposed constitutional amendments.
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February 12, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Arkansas lawmakers spent more than three hours debating a slew of bills to add new requirements to the petition process in a committee meeting Tuesday.
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A controversial bill to ban all state-sponsored affirmative action programs gained final legislative approval on Wednesday.
Affirmative action ban gains final approval; water fluoridation bill rejected
Arkansas lawmakers have sent a proposal to ban all state-sponsored affirmative action programs to Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders for further action.
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February 13, 2025 at 3:00 PM
A controversial bill to ban all state-sponsored affirmative action programs gained final legislative approval on Wednesday.
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An effort to disband the independent oversight boards for the state’s libraries and public television network advanced in an Arkansas legislative committee Thursday.
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Bill to abolish library, Arkansas PBS oversight boards advances
Senate Bill 184 would disband the State Library Board and the Arkansas Educational Television Commission, transferring their duties to the Department of Education.
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February 14, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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The American Civil Liberties union filed a lawsuit on behalf of the former director of the Saline County Library on Monday.
ACLU sues over Arkansas library director's termination
Patty Hector was fired as the director of the Saline County Library after she refused to relocate books that offended some community members.
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February 3, 2025 at 9:41 PM
The American Civil Liberties union filed a lawsuit on behalf of the former director of the Saline County Library on Monday.
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Arkansas legislators questioned Department of Human Services (DHS) officials about the state’s plan to implement a Medicaid work requirement Monday.
DHS presents Medicaid work requirement to Legislative Black Caucus
The "Pathway to Prosperity" plan would require some able-bodied, adult Medicaid recipients to participate in “personal development plans” in order to receive healthcare benefits.
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February 4, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Arkansas legislators questioned Department of Human Services (DHS) officials about the state’s plan to implement a Medicaid work requirement Monday.
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Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
Daily Newscast for Tuesday, February 4, 2025
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February 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, February 4, 2025.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the state is stepping in amid Jefferson County government’s inability to put forward a working budget for those on the county payroll.
Sanders proposes state legislation to fund Jefferson County
The proposed bill would require Jefferson County to revert to the previous year's budget to end a shutdown that's lasted since the beginning of January.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:38 PM
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders says the state is stepping in amid Jefferson County government’s inability to put forward a working budget for those on the county payroll.
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Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Nicholas Bronni has accused Chief Justice Karen Baker of spreading untruths during a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.
Arkansas Supreme Court justice accuses chief justice of spreading untruths
Associate Justice Nicholas Bronni disputed claims Chief Justice Karen Baker made to a legislative committee.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Arkansas Supreme Court Associate Justice Nicholas Bronni has accused Chief Justice Karen Baker of spreading untruths during a meeting of the House Judiciary Committee.
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A bill to eliminate affirmative action in AR clears its first hurdle this week. The Trump Administration pauses refugee resettlement. How are groups in ARs reacting? New legislation on livestock farming has environmentalists concerned: those stories and more on the News Wrap.
The Arkansas Newswrap: January 31, 2025
Hear this week's episode of the Arkansas Newswrap, presented by Little Rock Public Radio, KUAF Fayetteville and KASU Jonesboro.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
A bill to eliminate affirmative action in AR clears its first hurdle this week. The Trump Administration pauses refugee resettlement. How are groups in ARs reacting? New legislation on livestock farming has environmentalists concerned: those stories and more on the News Wrap.
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During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas lawmakers are trying to address phone usage in schools. The Bell to Bell Cell Phone Act would ban the use of cell phones by students from when school starts to when school ends.
Arkansas lawmakers, governor supportive of legislation to ban cell phone use in schools
Last year, Arkansas conducted a pilot program to see the results a cell phone ban would have on learning outcomes.
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February 3, 2025 at 2:04 PM
During the 2025 legislative session, Arkansas lawmakers are trying to address phone usage in schools. The Bell to Bell Cell Phone Act would ban the use of cell phones by students from when school starts to when school ends.
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Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Monday, February 3, 2025.
Daily Newscast for Monday, February 3, 2025
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February 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Monday, February 3, 2025.
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A bill that would allow for runoffs in general elections for seats in the state Senate and House of Representatives failed to pass an Arkansas legislative committee Wednesday.
General election runoff proposal fails in Arkansas legislative committee
In Arkansas, runoffs are currently only available in primary elections for state House and Senate seats.
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January 29, 2025 at 9:03 PM
A bill that would allow for runoffs in general elections for seats in the state Senate and House of Representatives failed to pass an Arkansas legislative committee Wednesday.
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Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
Daily Newscast for Wednesday, January 29, 2025
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January 29, 2025 at 2:35 PM
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, January 29, 2025.
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At a regular meeting of the Little Rock City Board of Directors Tuesday evening, members questioned local law enforcement about ShotSpotter — a controversial law enforcement technology that alerts police to the noise of gunshots.
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Little Rock city board generally open to controversial policing technology
City directors are weighing renewal of a ShotSpotter contract amid public comment condemning the technology.
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January 29, 2025 at 1:52 PM
At a regular meeting of the Little Rock City Board of Directors Tuesday evening, members questioned local law enforcement about ShotSpotter — a controversial law enforcement technology that alerts police to the noise of gunshots.
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Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday said Arkansas would seek a waiver from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to allow the state to implement the work requirement.
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Sanders aims to reinstate work requirement for Arkansas Medicaid recipients
If approved by the Trump Administration, this would mark the second time Arkansas Medicaid recipients would be subject to a work requirement.
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January 29, 2025 at 1:55 PM
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January 28, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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Do you have a passion for connecting with the community and a knack for building relationships? Little Rock Public Radio is looking for a Membership Coordinator to help grow and engage our incredible audience.
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Dozens of refugees scheduled to travel to Northwest Arkansas over the next two months had their flights canceled a week before an executive order was set to go into effect.
Arkansas refugee resettlement disrupted as Trump administration suspends program
Dozens of refugees scheduled to travel to Northwest Arkansas over the next two months had their flights cancelled a week before an executive order was set to go in effect.
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January 27, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Dozens of refugees scheduled to travel to Northwest Arkansas over the next two months had their flights canceled a week before an executive order was set to go into effect.
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State lawmakers questioned Walmart officials Monday about the company’s pullback from diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
Lawmakers question Walmart officials on DEI policy shift
The global retailer headquartered in Bentonville announced changes to DEI policies in November, amid anti-DEI campaigns from conservative activists and lawmakers.
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January 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
State lawmakers questioned Walmart officials Monday about the company’s pullback from diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
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Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
Daily Newscast for Tuesday, January 28, 2025
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January 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
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Six years ago, Krystal Rivera had dreams of working in a restaurant. But, she didn’t know where to start. She was recovering from drug addiction and trying to stay out of jail, but still felt something was missing from her life.
Nonprofit teaches culinary arts to help Arkansans overcome cycles of poverty
Arkansas has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, and individuals often struggle to find stable jobs and support when they’re released. A local nonprofit is helping people turn their...
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January 24, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Six years ago, Krystal Rivera had dreams of working in a restaurant. But, she didn’t know where to start. She was recovering from drug addiction and trying to stay out of jail, but still felt something was missing from her life.
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Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
A Jan. 6 defendant tells NPR why she turned down Trump's pardon
Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
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January 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Pamela Hemphill, who pleaded guilty to a single misdemeanor charge and spent 60 days behind bars for her role in the Capitol riots, says she no longer believes the lies President Trump promoted.
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At a Thursday business conference, justices of the Arkansas Supreme Court took pains to debate the duties of Chief Justice Karen Baker.
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Scrutiny continues against Chief Justice Karen Baker
Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Karen Baker came under fire after standing by her decision to fire employees who were cooperating with an investigation against her.
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January 24, 2025 at 3:07 PM
At a Thursday business conference, justices of the Arkansas Supreme Court took pains to debate the duties of Chief Justice Karen Baker.
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