Arkansas

Paul Weaver, Laramie City Council representative, says that when the state of Wyoming failed to act, Laramie saw the need for action and stepped in to protect gays and lesbians in the community.

National

'Patchwork Of Protection' In Rural Areas For LGBT Community Has Limits

5:12pm November 02, 2015

by Miles Bryan

Across the country, small towns are beginning to pass LGBT non-discrimination ordinances where state legislatures have failed to implement them. Advocates say it's a start, but still not enough.

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Federal Appeals Court Blocks Arkansas Ban On Abortion After 12 Weeks

4:43pm May 27, 2015

by Bill Chappell

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 8th Circuit has blocked an Arkansas law that bans abortion after 12 weeks of pregnancy. The case was filed by two doctors on their own and their patients' behalf.

Mixed Reaction To Changes In States 'Religious Freedom' Bills

1:39pm April 03, 2015

by Scott Neuman

Revisions to the measures in Indiana and Arkansas were prompted by a loud backlash from opponents who said the laws were meant to condone discrimination against gays and lesbians.

A sign reading, "This business serves everyone," was placed in the window of Bernadette's Barbershop in downtown Lafayette, Ind., in response to the passage of the state's Religious Freedom Restoration Act.

Indiana, Arkansas Amend 'Religious Freedom' Laws

6:23pm April 02, 2015

by Scott Neuman

The changes aim to prevent businesses from using new legislation to discriminate against LGBT customers.

Arkansas Governor Asks Legislators To Revisit 'Religious Freedom' Bill

8:00pm April 01, 2015

by Michael Hibblen

Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson told state lawmakers Wednesday they should either amend or recall a bill that's dubbed a "religious freedom" measure.

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Arkansas Governor Asks Lawmakers For Changes To 'Religious Freedom' Bill

12:38pm April 01, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

Lawmakers passed the bill Tuesday. A similar Indiana measure sparked a backlash. Critics say it allows businesses to refuse service to gays and lesbians. Supporters say it bolsters religious freedom.

Rep. Warwick Sabin, D-Little Rock (center), leads protesters outside the House chamber at the Arkansas Capitol in Little Rock on Monday.

Despite Criticism, Arkansas Passes Religious Freedom Bill

7:14pm March 31, 2015

by Eyder Peralta

The measure is similar to the controversial law passed by Indiana. Gov. Asa Hutchinson had previously said he would sign the bill into law.

An Arkansas company is trying to cash in on an edamame boom in the U.S.

Arkansas Aims To Make Edamame As American As Apple Pie

2:31pm October 16, 2013

by Jacqueline Froelich

Edamame beans are a popular Asian appetizer, and they're beginning to get a foothold in the U.S. market. An Arkansas company is now trying to cash in on this edamame boom.

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