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Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, with students and staff, cut the ribbon to Easterseals Arkansas Academy in West Little Rock

Easterseals Arkansas cuts ribbon on new K-12 academy

Nathan Treece

On Monday, Easterseals celebrated the completion of its new K-12 academy in West Little Rock that offers services to up to 220 students.

Arkansas Education Sec. Jacob Oliva (left), Gov. Sarah Sanders (center), Sen. Jonathan Dismang (right), and Rep. Matthew Shepherd (offscreen) announce their plan for higher education reform, Arkansas ACCESS.

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Higher education reform bill advances through Arkansas Legislature

Maggie Ryan

Supporters of Arkansas ACCESS say it will spur education and workforce growth. Opponents say parts of the 123-page bill will disenfranchise students and educators. It could become law as early as this week.

Incumbent Rep. Mary Bentley (R) hopes to defeat challenger Doug Corbitt (D) for the House District 54 seat.

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Professor challenges longtime Republican incumbent in House District 54

Maggie Ryan

A longtime philosophy professor is challenging the Republican incumbent to represent Arkansas House District 54, which includes parts of Faulkner, Perry, Pope, Saline, and Yell counties