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State Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Friday January 31, 2025 ( 3 items )  

Ark. Gov. Sanders Announces Bill to Make Every Arkansas School Go Phone-Free
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 30 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Jan. 29, 2025: Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced the Bell to Bell, No Cell Act, legislation that would ban smartphones and other personal electronic devices like smart watches from every single public school in Arkansas, beginning in the 2025-2026 school year. Senator Tyler Dees (District 35) and Representative Jon Eubanks (District 46) are sponsoring the bill in the leg  more

Ark. Gov. Sanders: Bills Signed - HB1133, HB1137, HB1050, SB53
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Jan. 31 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Jan. 30, 2025: On Thursday, January 30, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1133 - An act to amend the law concerning Northwest Technical Institute; to authorize Northwest Technical Institute to appoint a president with an industry background; to declare an emergency; and for other purposes. HB1137 - An act to separate the offices of sheriff and tax collector in Searcy county; an  more

Coast-to-Coast Convenience: Walmart's Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery Now Available Across the United States
BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, Jan. 31 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Coast-to-Coast Convenience: Walmart's Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery Now Available Across the United States AI and technology enable nationwide medication delivery, supporting communities and helping customers live better. BENTONVILLE, Ark., Jan. 30, 2025 -- Today marks a significant milestone as Walmart continues to help customers live - and feel - better. The company is announcing Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery now availabl  more