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Arkansas orders land divestment from Chinese company

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Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin directed Syngenta Seeds , a company under the umbrella of China’s state-owned chemical giant ChemChina, to divest its 160 acres of agricultural land within the state on Tuesday. The mandate from Arkansas officials has been clear and immediate. such as Iran, North Korea and China.

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Arkansas bars use of ‘X’ as substitute for male or female classification on driver’s licenses and IDs

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The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) announced Tuesday a proposed emergency rule that would disallow the use of “X” as a substitute for male or female on state-issued driver’s licenses and identification cards.

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Arkansas Bars Sue Over Coronavirus Curfew

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At least 20 Arkansas bars have filed a lawsuit against the state, claiming a recently-imposed curfew discriminates against their businesses. Filed by Little Rock attorney Gary Barnett, the complaint accuses Arkansas authorities of acting “arbitrarily” in enacting an order that demands certain.

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Arkansas AG Questions Walgreens’ Opioid Distribution Policies

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Arkansas alleges Walgreens ignored suspicious opioid orders.

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How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated in an Arkansas Accident Claim?

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Unlike many other states, Arkansas doesn’t cap the value of pain and suffering damages in accident claims. .

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US appeals court rules against tool used to enforce Voting Rights Act

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The decision stems from a lawsuit brought by the Arkansas State Conference NAACP and the Arkansas Public Policy Panel. The suit alleged that the Arkansas House of Representatives reapportionment plan dilutes the voting power of Black people.

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Google reaches $391.5M multi-state settlement over user location tracking

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Attorneys general in 40 states Monday announced a $391.5 While the settlement ends the present lawsuit, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton initiated a new lawsuit against Google last month for allegedly collecting biometric data on millions of Texans without their informed consent. The post Google reaches $391.5M

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