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Daily Newscast for Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Wednesday, July 2, 2025.

- Arkansas farmers spoke out against tariffs imposed by the Trump administration during a Tuesday press conference

- A state law putting more boundaries on children's social media use is facing legal challenges

- Helena West-Helena Mayor Christopher Franklin has filed a civil rights complaint against a state judge and county prosecutor following his arrest last week

- Arkansas' roadway safety officials held a press conference Tuesday reminding drivers to slow down, move over, and drive sober this Independence Day weekend

- Dunbar Magnet Middle School is being considered for a spot on the National Register of Historic Places

- Republican State Rep. Jeremy Woolridge announced his intent to run for Senate District 21

Listen to live newscasts from Little Rock Public Radio each weekday during NPR's Morning Edition from 6 to 9 a.m., during All Things Considered from 4 to 6 p.m., and online at littlerockpublicradio.org.

Nathan Treece is a reporter and local host of NPR's Morning Edition for Little Rock Public Radio.