Arkansas lawmakers reflect on recent session

KUAR | By Josie Lenora

Arkansas lawmakers gathered Thursday to discuss the recent legislative session. At a summit held by Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families, Democratic Reps. Andrew Collins and Ashley Hudson and Republican Rep. Julie Mayberry were critical of the pace at which the legislature moves.

“We have too many bills too fast,” Mayberry said. “We don't spend enough time in the interim working on those bills before they come forward."

After studying it, Mayberry says 41% of bills were sent to the governor's desk in the last three days of session.

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Democratic Reps. Andrew Collins and Ashley Hudson join Rep. Julie Mayberry to talk about the highs and lows of the recent legislative session in a summit on Thursday.

Bill granting parental leave for Arkansas high schoolers advances

KUAR | By Daniel Breen

A bill that would ensure a minimum period of leave for high school students after giving birth has advanced in the Arkansas Legislature.

Members of the House Education committee on Tuesday unanimously approved House Bill 1161 sponsored by Rep. Ashley Hudson, D-Little Rock.

Hudson said the goal is to help make it easier for students to graduate from high school while ensuring the best possible care for their child.

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