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State Tipoffs Involving Arkansas Newsletter for Thursday February 06, 2025 ( 5 items )  

A-State Announces Largest Spring Enrollment in University History
JONESBORO, Arkansas, Feb. 6 -- Arkansas State University issued the following news: * * * A-State Announces Largest Spring Enrollment in University History JONESBORO - Spring enrollment at Arkansas State University continues to soar, with a reported 11th-day headcount of a record 16,073 students -- a 10% increase over spring 2024. Chancellor Todd Shields confirmed the largest spring enrollment in A-State history and a second consecutive double-digit spring semester growth for the university.  more

Ark. Gov. Sanders: Bills Signed - HB1005, HB1006, SCR1
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 6 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release on Feb. 5, 2025: On Monday, February 3, 2025, the Governor signed into law: HB1005 - An act regarding higher education; to amend the law regarding tuition waivers for Arkansas National Guard soldiers and airmen to include programs of study leading to a postsecondary certificate or credential; and for other purposes. HB1006 - An act to redesignate the fourteenth judicial district as a   more

Attorney General Griffin Joins President Trump at White House for Signing of Executive Order to Protect Women in Athletic Competitions
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 5 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Joins President Trump at White House for Signing of Executive Order to Protect Women in Athletic Competitions Griffin: 'President Trump's executive order today restores common sense' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after he joined President Donald Trump at the White House for the signing of an executive order  more

Attorney General Griffin Praises Rogers Police Department for Human Trafficking Arrest Made as Result of Operation Obscured Vision
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 5 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Praises Rogers Police Department for Human Trafficking Arrest Made as Result of Operation Obscured Vision Griffin: 'This is only the beginning of our effort to rid Arkansas of these criminal enterprises' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after the Rogers Police Department announced it had arrested Yuhe Yang on   more

Dr. Amber Grady Named as New Vice Chancellor for Student Services
BEEBE, Arkansas, Feb. 6 -- Arkansas State University-Beebe issued the following news: * * * Dr. Amber Grady Named as New Vice Chancellor for Student Services Arkansas State University-Beebe is proud to announce Dr. Amber N. Grady as the new vice chancellor for student services. Dr. Grady brings more than 20 years of experience in student services, leadership development, and academic support, making her an outstanding addition to ASU-Beebe. Dr. Grady holds a doctorate in higher education fro  more