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Arkansas Supreme Court justices remain at odds | What we know
SUMMARY: THV11 Plus news coverage highlights tensions within the Arkansas Supreme Court, following newly elected Chief Justice Karen Baker’s controversial decisions since her swearing-in on January 1st. During a heated three-hour meeting, other justices expressed dissatisfaction with Baker’s unilateral actions, including live-streaming the meeting without broader notification, which they deemed inappropriate. Disagreements center around the interpretation of Amendment 80 regarding the Chief Justice’s powers, with Baker asserting she can take charge, while others argue she should only implement existing policies. The discord has been labeled an embarrassment for the state, with calls for more private discussions instead of public confrontations.

Newly-elected Chief Justice Karen Baker and her colleagues have been at odds since the first moments after her Jan. 1 swearing in.
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FBI agents fear backlash from Jan. 6 probes
SUMMARY: President Trump is advancing plans to reshape government and reduce the federal workforce. Meanwhile, the DOJ and FBI reached an agreement regarding the release of names of FBI agents involved in the January 6th investigation. Trump has pardoned individuals charged in connection with the Capitol attack but claims some FBI agents were corrupt and will be fired. He’s also pushing forward with drastic cuts to foreign aid, reducing staff at the U.S. Agency for International Development. Trump has directed Elon Musk to review operations at the Pentagon, Department of Education, and other agencies for additional cuts.

The Department of Justice and FBI agents have struck an agreement in another lawsuit over investigations into January 6.
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“Only Citizens Vote” bill would change the design for certain Arkansas licenses
SUMMARY: House Bill 1422, the “Only Citizens Vote Act,” aims to implement additional checks to identify and remove non-citizens improperly registered to vote in Arkansas. The bill proposes issuing different driver’s licenses to non-citizens and requires the state’s Department of Finance and Administration to provide a list of non-citizens with Arkansas licenses to the Secretary of State. The list will be compared to voter rolls, and non-citizens found on the rolls would be removed. Opponents argue the bill imposes unnecessary costs, and the Washington County Director of Elections states it wouldn’t affect poll worker duties.

The DMV would also send a list to the Secretary of State’s office to check against voter polls.
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Little Rock board votes to send 'ShotSpotter' contract in city
SUMMARY: The Little Rock city board has voted not to renew its $188,000 contract with ShotSpotter, a gunshot detection system introduced in 2018 aimed at combatting crime. Board member Virgil Miller argued for the renewal, citing the system’s ability to notify police of outdoor gunfire quickly and enhance community safety. In contrast, director Andrea Hogan Lewis stated that while the technology can help solve crimes, it does not prevent them. The senior vice president of ShotSpotter’s parent company expressed disappointment over the decision. Mayor Frank Scott Jr. emphasized the city’s commitment to holistic crime prevention strategies despite the contract’s termination.

The gunshot detection system spread all over Little Rock will soon be turned off. This comes after directors voted not to renew the contract with ShotSpotter.
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