Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, February 5, 2025.
- Arkansas lawmakers have advanced a bill designed to protect funds for victims of sexual abuse resulting from a lawsuit against the Boy Scouts of America
- A bill to show controversial fetal development video "Baby Olivia" in public schools has passed committee heading to the full Arkansas House for a vote
- The city of Little Rock has voted 5-3 not to renew a contract with 'ShotSpotter' technology
- A bill to repeal penalties for negligent firearm use by some hunter has passed an Arkansas House committee
- A bill to ban cell phone use in Arkansas public schools has passed the full Senate heading to a House committee for vote
- A bill to create a commemorative license plate supporting women veterans has moved to the full House for a final vote
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