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Arkansas Republicans Help Give Professional Licenses to Illegal Aliens
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5 Jul 2021
Arkansas Republicans, including Gov. Asa Hutchinson (R), have helped secure professional licenses for illegal aliens enrolled in former President Obama’s Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program thanks to the passage of new state law.
The law, which took effect July 1, will now allow the state’s nearly 5,000 DACA illegal aliens, along with illegal aliens who hold federal government-issued work permits, to obtain professional licenses to hold jobs in education and healthcare, among other industries.
Hutchinson said “all of Arkansas benefits” when DACA illegal aliens can obtain professional licenses to take jobs in the state. Only State Sen. Trent Garner (R) and State Reps. Joshua Bryant (R), Bruce Cozart (R), and Gayla McKenzie (R) voted against the legislation.
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House committee defeats repeal of criminal eviction statute
House committee defeats repeal of criminal eviction statute
TESTIFYING: Rep. Nicole Clowney (left) and Lynn Foster.
Rep. Nicole Clowney (D-Fayetteville) failed Monday in her attempt to get approval for HB 1798 to end Arkansas’s status as the only state in the country to make a crime of failure to pay rent.
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Clowney emphasized that the bill wouldn’t affect the civil eviction process, which allows the removal of non-paying renters. Landlords spoke against the bill, supported by landlord/legislators.
The bill failed on a roll call vote. I couldn’t make it all the votes, but 11 votes were needed for passage. I heard at least 8 for and
Arkansas committee passes basic habitability standards for renters, but more battles ahead
Arkansas committee passes basic habitability standards for renters, but more battles ahead Caleb Alexander-McKinzie, an advocate for renters, speaks up for minimal habitability standards in Arkansas.
Lawmakers on the House Insurance and Commerce committee narrowly passed a significantly amended bill Wednesday that would insure most rental properties in the state meet minimal standards to protect the health and safety of tenants.
Committee Chair
Mark Lowery (R-Maumelle) cast the deciding vote, giving House Bill 1563 establishing minimum habitability standards the 11 votes it needed to advance to the full House.
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