maggie ryan
@mrrye.bsky.social
fan of bugs, words, and other things. anchoring/reporting @ littlerockpublicradio.org
My latest on ACCESS, which could receive it's final vote in the legislature later today.
A bill to create the Arkansas ACCESS act has advanced through the state’s legislature and could become law as early as this week. Read the full story online at littlerockpublicradio.org
Higher education reform bill advances through Arkansas Legislature
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...
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March 17, 2025 at 4:56 PM
My latest on ACCESS, which could receive it's final vote in the legislature later today.
Reposted by maggie ryan
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, March 7, 2025.
Daily Newscast for Friday, March 7, 2025
Hear LRPR's Daily Newscast for Friday, March 7, 2025
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March 7, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Friday, March 7, 2025.
Reposted by maggie ryan
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Thursday, March 6, 2025.
Daily Newscast for Thursday, March 6, 2025
Hear LRPR's Daily Newscast for Thursday, March 6, 2025
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March 6, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Here's the latest local and regional news from the Little Rock Public Radio Newsroom for Thursday, March 6, 2025.
At a meeting of the Legislative Black Caucus Monday, former State Sen. Linda Chesterfield offered notes on the positives and pitfalls of the sweeping higher education bill known as Arkansas ACCESS. Read the full story online:
Former state Sen. Chesterfield talks ACCESS, HBCUs, student rights at legislative meeting
At a meeting of the Legislative Black Caucus Monday, former State Sen. Linda Chesterfield offered notes on the positives and pitfalls of the sweeping higher education bill.
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March 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
At a meeting of the Legislative Black Caucus Monday, former State Sen. Linda Chesterfield offered notes on the positives and pitfalls of the sweeping higher education bill known as Arkansas ACCESS. Read the full story online:
Reposted by maggie ryan
Breaking News: An unvaccinated child died of measles in Texas, officials said, the first known death from an outbreak that began in January.
Unvaccinated Child Dies of Measles in Texas, Officials Say
At least 124 cases of measles have been identified in Texas since late January, mostly among children and teenagers who are either unvaccinated or whose vaccination status is unknown, officials say.
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February 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Breaking News: An unvaccinated child died of measles in Texas, officials said, the first known death from an outbreak that began in January.
One nonprofit in Central Arkansas is trying to help people break the cycle of poverty--through culinary arts training. My latest: www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-region...
Nonprofit teaches culinary arts to help Arkansans overcome cycles of poverty
Arkansas has one of the highest incarceration rates in the country, and individuals often struggle to find stable jobs and support when they’re released. A local nonprofit is helping people turn their...
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January 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
One nonprofit in Central Arkansas is trying to help people break the cycle of poverty--through culinary arts training. My latest: www.ualrpublicradio.org/local-region...