LITTLE ROCK (AP) - A proposal to allow in-state tuition rates for children of illegal immigrants in Arkansas is likely to resurface in the upcoming legislative session.
Democratic state Sen. Joyce Elliott of Little Rock says she plans to introduce a bill that would grant in-state rates to anyone who has attended an Arkansas high school for at least three years and has an Arkansas high school diploma.
Supporters say such a measure would offer higher education opportunities to students who came to the U.S. illegally as children and currently have to pay out-of-state tuition rates despite having grown up in Arkansas.
But Elliott acknowledges it would be challenging to pass such a bill in the coming session that starts Monday. Similar measures on in-state tuition rates failed in 2005 and 2009.
Friday, May 17 2013 7:47 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:47:59 GMT
MAUMELLE Investigators say the restaurant on Highway 365 North was robbed at 2:00 Thursday morning by two suspects - one man and one woman. One of them was carrying what witnesses described as an AK 47 type assault rifle.More >>
MAUMELLE Investigators say the restaurant at 20514 Highway 365 North was robbed at 2:00 Thursday morning by two suspects - one man and one woman. One of them was carrying what witnesses described as an AK 47 type weapon.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 4:50 PM EDT2013-05-17 20:50:21 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - Trakia Patton's mother reported her missing Thursday, telling police she hasn't seen the 18-year-old since around 9:00 Saturday night when she went out with friends.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - Trakia Patton's mother reported her missing Thursday, telling police she hasn't seen the 18-year-old since around 9:00 Saturday night when she went out with friends.More >>
Friday, May 17 2013 1:14 PM EDT2013-05-17 17:14:59 GMT
LITTLE ROCK - A judge granted an injunction Friday morning against the new 12 week ban, meaning it will not be law unless the State beats the lawsuit in court.More >>
LITTLE ROCK - A judge granted an injunction Friday morning against the new 12 week ban, meaning it will not be law unless the State beats the lawsuit in court.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 10:19 PM EDT2013-05-17 02:19:04 GMT
A six year old girl who was stabbed last week in Johnson County has died. Police say 21 year old Kou Her broke into a home near Hartman and was found in the girl's bedroom by two relatives. Her wasMore >>
A six year old girl who was stabbed last week in Johnson County has died. Police say 21 year old Kou Her broke into a home near Hartman and was found in the girl's bedroom by two relatives. Her wasMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:43 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:43:13 GMT
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - Every year it's tradition for law enforcement to honor fallen officers for National Police Memorial Week. Well, a couple of years ago volunteers set out to find the graves of twentyMore >>
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - Every year it's tradition for law enforcement to honor fallen officers for National Police Memorial Week. Well, a couple of years ago volunteers set out to find the graves of twentyMore >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 7:54 PM EDT2013-05-16 23:54:25 GMT
For millions of Americans, social security is the paycheck they live on every month. One Saline County woman is missing hers. All we know is Verna Potts' $724.00 check didn't make it to her accountMore >>
A Saline County woman is going without her monthly Social Security check...so far.More >>
Thursday, May 16 2013 2:43 PM EDT2013-05-16 18:43:28 GMT
BENTON - Sarah Mondragon is described as 5'10" tall, weighing 160 pounds with brown eyes, blond hair and tattoos of a flower on her chest and a blue butterfly on her left ankle.More >>
BENTON - Sarah Mondragon is described as 5'10" tall, weighing 160 pounds with brown eyes, blond hair and tattoos of a flower on her chest and a blue butterfly on her left ankle.More >>
