Here's the latest local and regional news from the KUAR Newsroom for Thursday, March 23, 2023.
On today's agenda:
-A new bill attempts to broaden exceptions to Arkansas’ near-total ban on abortion
-State health officials cease daily online updates of COVID-19 data
-Lawmakers will hear a bill seeking to ease barriers faced by Arkansans with disabilities attempting to enter the workforce
-New technology updates are coming to central Arkansas’ public transit system
-Severe weather could be possible for much of the state Friday
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