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CONWAY, Ark., Jan. 18, 2007 -- Home BancShares, Inc. today announced record net income for the year ended December 31, 2006 of $15.9 million, a 39.1% increase over net income of $11.4 million for 2005.
Bill would restrict practice of shackling pregnant inmates giving birth By Doug Thompson and Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Shackling state prisoners who are giving birth would be restricted under a new law recommended Thursday by the House Judiciary Committee.
Beebe proposes immediate sales tax reduction, education improvements By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Beebe on Wednesday proposed immediately cutting the state sales tax on groceries by half, and in his first state-of-the-state address urged legislators to "strive for the moral imperative of excellence" in education.
Beebe takes oath as governor, promises to be nonpartisan By John Lyon and Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Completing an unlikely journey from backwoods to Arkansas' highest political office, Mike Beebe was sworn in as Arkansas' 45th governor Tuesday, saying he envisioned a state no longer burdened with a legacy of perpetual problems.
Legislative session begins By Rob Moritz and Doug Thompson LITTLE ROCK - House Speaker Benny Petrus promised adequate funding for public schools and tax relief for Arkansans on Monday, urging colleagues, "Let's roll up our sleeves and get to work" as the Legislature convened its 86th General Assembly.
Major issues await 86th General Assembly By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Legislators return to the state Capitol today for a regular session to address many of the same issues they face every two years - funding public education, human services and prisons.
As Huckabee leaves office, future on his mind By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - When Gov. Mike Huckabee finishes up his state job here Tuesday, he will climb onto the national stage for an American idol audition of sorts that could determine whether he's ready for prime time in the political arena.
Bills target lobbying, germs By John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Measures to bar ex-legislators from going straight into lobbying, protect shoppers from germs and expand drug court programs were among the bills prefiled Friday for the legislative session that begins Monday.
Gulf remains between Beebe, legislative leaders on tax relief By Rob Moritz and John Lyon LITTLE ROCK - Gov.-elect Mike Beebe and legislative leaders expressed deep differences on tax relief and other major issues Thursday, just days before the Legislature convenes its regular biennial session.
State revenues fall below forecast in December By Jason Wiest LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' revenues dropped below forecast in December for the first time since November 2005, a sign of an economic slowdown predicted for months, state fiscal officers said Wednesday.

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