North Texas Islamic Tribunal Using Sharia Law To Settle Disputes
Our work, we just fix the religious part and we file another suit as a regular case to the civil courts, said judge Dr. Taher El-badawi. They believe the tribunal offers the Muslim community an option to resolve conflicts and disputes according to.
Higher Utility Bills Outrage Llano Homeowners, Businesses
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Gun lobby rolls House Education Commmittee for guns on.
GUNNER: Rep. Charlie Collins got his guns on campus bill out of committee today with a mild amendment. Rep. Charlie Collins accepted a tepid amendment to his bill to require colleges to allow staff members to carry concealed. Universities could opt those who qualify to notify that they have a permit and are certified, so that police officers would know that if an active shooter situation arose. Rep.. Bob Ballingers bill to allow discrimination on religious grounds.
Man Convicted In Deaths Of American Sniper Author, Friend
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Answers on Medicaid expansion waiting on Supreme Court
Mike Pence recently reached a deal with the Obama administration to allow Medicaid to function more like private health insurance for those earning 100 percent of poverty. That plan would require premiums and co-payments. Other states, such as Arkansas.
Erroneous Toll Bills Fuel Criticism At Hearing
Approximately 30,000 Texas drivers with valid TxTag accounts erroneously received bills in the mail for using the states toll roads, officials with the Texas Department of Transportation and Xerox told state senators Wednesday during a tense hearing.
University of Arkansas sacks John Diamond, top university.
My wife and I love Northwest Arkansas and the U of A. We need some time to process this news before saying anything more. I hope you and others understand.. eVersity advances; curb on phone use while driving doesnt; rare defeat of religion bill, too. February 24, 2015. such a policy. Now, Rep. Charlie Collins wants to make it mandatory for state schools to allow concealed carry license holders to tote their guns on campus (private colleges could still opt out).
Religious opt-out bill off to governor
A bill that supporters say advances religious freedom got final approval in the Arkansas House on Tuesday, sparking protests from opponents who say the legislation can be used to discriminate against gays. Democrats tried to amend or kill the measure .
Arkansas Legislators Meddle with Local Anti-Discrimination.
Ban on new protections nothing like a religious freedom act.. Credit: Mktp / photo on flickrArkansas Senate Bill 202 has no references to gays, lesbians or sexual orientation in it. Nevertheless, the law clearly. Those laws allow people to opt out of some laws and regulations (particularly antidiscrimination or public accommodation laws) on the basis of religious beliefs. SB 202 flips. Several local civil rights groups are still hoping the governor will veto the bill. He has��.
Study: Students sacrifice to pay top university executive.
No Arkansas university makes the top 25 list, but it would be interesting to see a similar analysis among campuses of the University of Arkansas and Arkansas State University, particularly UA Fayetteville, where Chancellor David Gearhart knocks. So many bills, so few eyes to read them and report.. Charlie Collins wants to make it mandatory for state schools to allow concealed carry license holders to tote their guns on campus (private colleges could still opt out).
Police: 7 Fatally Shot, Gunman Dead In Southern Missouri
Joseph Jesse Aldridge, 36, carried out the killings with a.45-caliber handgun Thursday night or early Friday at four homes in Tyrone, the no-stoplight town where he lived about 40 miles north of the Arkansas line, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
AFD Hiring Resumes Despite Diversity Concerns
The city of Austin will soon begin a firefighter cadet class -- nearly three years since the last hire. There was a hiring freeze after complaints were filed alleging the testing system discriminated against minorities. The Department of Justice is now.
Man Shot By Sniper As He Shoots At APD Helicopter
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UA evasive on emails with a columnist - Arkansas Times
An interesting element of the ongoing story of budget problems in the University of Arkansas Advancement Division has been a divide in outlook in the pages of the states dominant news medium, the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette. The reporting. A former full-time employee in Northwest Arkansas, hes written warmly often about the university and Gearhart. Nov.. eVersity advances; curb on phone use while driving doesnt; rare defeat of religion bill, too. February 24��.
Conservative Texas Lawmakers Target United Nations
In the latest effort by conservatives to fight what they see as overreach by the United Nations, two Texas Republican lawmakers have filed legislation aimed at a nonbinding plan for sustainable development that the United States and more than 100 other .
Texas Car Sales Tax Plan Moves To Senate Floor
A state Senate committee voted in favor of a proposal to dedicate some of Texas vehicle sales tax to improving roads Wednesday, but not before lawmakers expressed reservations that will likely reemerge when the measure reaches the floor next week.
Questions for UA Laws graduation speaker - Arkansas Times
Noted coming event: The University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Law School will have graduation May 19.. eVersity advances; curb on phone use while driving doesnt; rare defeat of religion bill, too. February 24, 2015. Charlie Collins wants to make it mandatory for state schools to allow concealed carry license holders to tote their guns on campus (private colleges could still opt out). /more/.. El Latino; Best Lawyers; UALR Public Radio; Fox 16 News; Savvy Kids��.
It takes a bus: UA leaders retreat to Petit Jean | Arkansas.
A leisure traveler thought some familiar faces were espied at Petit Jean this week, faces more familiar in the hills of Fayetteville.. eVersity advances; curb on phone use while driving doesnt; rare defeat of religion bill, too. Charlie Collins wants to make it mandatory for state schools to allow concealed carry license holders to tote their guns on campus (private colleges could still opt out). /more/.. El Latino; Best Lawyers; UALR Public Radio; Fox 16 News; Savvy Kids��.
Appeals Court Stays Rodney Reeds Execution
At the moment Rodney Reeds fate rests with the courts and Governor Greg Abbott. While campaigning for governor, Abbott spoke to KEYE TV in 2014 on his position on the death penalty in general, saying, I want to ensure sure that its administered with .
Dorm robbery reported at University of Arkansas | Arkansas.
The other police agencies in Northwest Arkansas have been notified. As a general safety precaution, students are always strongly advised to go out in groups, and reminded to use caution when walking alone and when��.
Charlie Collins to run for lieutenant governor - Arkansas Times
Charlie Collins of Fayetteville apparently has firmly announced his candidacy for lieutenant governor.. House Revenue and Tax committee to take up bill offering tax relief to working poor. The Campaign to Keep Guns Off Campus has issued a news release pointing to the recent double murder/suicide ascribed to UALR faculty member James Wibanks as an illustration of the potential for problems in legislation to allow staff members to carry guns on campus. /more/��.
Van Stolen From Doggy Daycare Located
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University of Arkansas audit released; former official takes.
The Division of Legislative Audit today released its special audit of spending in the University of Arkansass advancement division. It found no. The report has been forwarded to the prosecuting attorney in Fayetteville for review... Charlie Collins wants to make it mandatory for state schools to allow concealed carry license holders to tote their guns on campus (private colleges could still opt out).. Wanna bet the meeting will be concluded before the kick off of the So.
Daily dose: Dont touch the door edition | BlueNC
Lawmakers begin amid singing in the halls (Fayetteville Observer) -- Singing in the halls, the firing of legislative shots in the battle over gay marriage and calls for taxation to build and maintain roads marked the first day of this years lawmaking in North Carolina. State legislators convened in the capital. Bergers bill offers marriage opt-out (Greensboro News and Record) -- Public employees with religious objections would be exempt from same-sex wedding duties.
Following the money on the Walton-Hutchinson takeover of.
The goal is to make the Little Rock School District a laboratory for the pet education aims of the Waltons, who own the University of Arkansas, particularly the department ginning out propaganda in behalf of this bill.. this morning in the newspaper owned by Little Rock school takeover champion Walter Hussman, redolent of Hutchinson administration spin that the governor would make a solomonic move by beginning with a partial privatization of Little Rock schools.
Dog Walks 20 Blocks To Find Owner At Hospital
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Brownback student critic heading to Arkansas | Arkansas.
Welcome to Northwest Arkansas.. eVersity advances; curb on phone use while driving doesnt; rare defeat of religion bill, too. Charlie Collins wants to make it mandatory for state schools to allow concealed carry license holders to tote their guns on campus (private colleges could still opt out).. She was being an internet tough girl and showing off her 9 inch e-penis to her friends on twitter and it got picked up by someone with no sense in the Governors office.
Daily dose: Creative bigotry edition | BlueNC
(Asheville Citizen-Times) -- During the state Senates emotional two-hour debate last week over a bill that would allow magistrates and some register of deeds office employees to opt out of facilitating marriages on religious grounds, Sen. Bill Cook. The world according to Rucho (Raleigh News and Observer) -- Phil Berger, the Eden Republican and state Senate president pro tem, is the states most powerful lawmaker and likely its most powerful politician. But if you��.
University of Arkansas audit discrepancies referred to.
Theres no doubt that auditors concluded that the University of Arkansas hadnt always been open about facts in its possession and had engaged in accounting practices that fell short of auditors standards.. eVersity advances; curb on phone use while driving doesnt; rare defeat of religion bill, too. Charlie Collins wants to make it mandatory for state schools to allow concealed carry license holders to tote their guns on campus (private colleges could still opt out).
Doctors Say New Procedure Is The Smart Way To Lose Weight
Youll rarely catch Maria Mogis sitting still. I work out three to five times per week with cardio and weights and resistance training, she said. Thats in addition to her Pilates practice and Kung Fu lessons. But even all that exercise couldnt keep.
DC Legalizes Pot, Despite Threats From Congress
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HB1228 heads for House; protesters flood Capitol
In the legislation, the definition of person includes associations, partnerships, corporations, religious institutions or other legal entities. The bills opponents turned out to the state Capitol on Monday to urge lawmakers to stop��.