LITTLE ROCK — An Arkansas Senate panel on Wednesday advanced a bill intended to strengthen religious freedom protections in state law. House Bill 1615 by Rep. Robin Lundstrum, R-Elm Springs, passed the Committee on Judiciary in a vote without audible dissent. The measure, which opponents say is unnecessary given existing… Read More
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