LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) - The Arkansas Senate has given final approval to a bill banning most abortions in the state 12 weeks into a pregnancy.
By a 26-8 vote Thursday, the Republican-led Senate approved the 12-week ban and sent it to Democratic Gov. Mike Beebe's desk. Beebe has called the proposal unconstitutional, but has not said whether he'll veto the measure.
The proposal originally would have prohibited abortions as early as 6 weeks into a pregnancy, but it was amended to change that timeline and to add more exemptions after facing objections in the House.
The ban includes exemptions for rape, incest, the life of the mother and lethal fetal conditions. Doctors who violate the prohibition would have their licenses revoked by the state Medical Board.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:47 AM EDT2013-05-21 14:47:53 GMT
The Storm Prediction Center has place NW Arkansas under a Moderate Risk area for severe weather this afternoon and tonight. A Slight Risk area extends down into central Arkansas for late tonight.More >>
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Tuesday, May 21 2013 12:00 AM EDT2013-05-21 04:00:51 GMT
Here's a little background information on a state politician that is now at the center of some serious allegations... Martha Shoffner. Shoffner first jumped into political life back in 1996 when she wasMore >>
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Monday, May 20 2013 10:13 PM EDT2013-05-21 02:13:13 GMT
"So you plan on resigning?" "No...not at this moment. Thank you." A quick question and answer session with Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner as she leaves federal court Monday. Shoffner remains oneMore >>
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Monday, May 20 2013 6:42 PM EDT2013-05-20 22:42:58 GMT
MOORE, Okla. - A monstrous tornado as much as a mile wide with winds up to 200 mph roared through the Oklahoma City suburbs Monday, flattening entire neighborhoods and landing a direct blow on an elementary school.More >>
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Friday, May 17 2013 11:45 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:45:52 GMT
NORTH LITTLE ROCK (KATV) - A mentally disabled man was badly beaten Wednesday afternoon while onlookers recorded the whole thing. 23-year-old Steve Washington is still in shock after being beaten dozensMore >>
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Monday, May 20 2013 12:53 PM EDT2013-05-20 16:53:36 GMT
LAWRENCE COUNTY (KAIT) - Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson tells our ABC station in Jonesboro that the body found in the Black River Saturday evening is that of Sidney Randall.More >>
LAWRENCE COUNTY (KAIT) - Lawrence County Sheriff Jody Dotson tells our ABC station in Jonesboro that the body found in the Black River Saturday evening is that of Sidney Randall.More >>
Monday, May 20 2013 7:37 PM EDT2013-05-20 23:37:42 GMT
A criminal complaint has put the future of both the state treasurer and the office she holds in question. Martha Shoffner spent the night in jail, the morning in court, and is now free until her nextMore >>
She is not ready to resign, but the future doesn't look good for one of Arkansas' seven constitutional officers.More >>
