NOW: Sen. Bob Ballinger is presenting his stand your ground bill in the Senate Judiciary Committee. This bill would end the duty to retreat. #arnews #arleg #arpx @KATVNews Ballinger, present with an NRA representative, has introduced an amendment that cleans up the language he says. (The amendment passes)
Now he's presenting his bill w/ amendment to the committee. #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews

NOW: Gov. @AsaHutchinson is now speaking in the Arkansas House Chamber - "Buckle your seatbelt...we have a lot of work to do." #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews Gov: "Last week, we witnessed a violent mob assault our nation's Capitol. Each person who breached the heart of our democracy must be prosecuted to the full extend of the law." #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews

NOW: The Arkansas Senate Chamber has convened for the 2021 Arkansas Legislative Session. Sen. Gary Stubblefield is highlighting the history of the Bible that's housed in the chamber. #arnews #arleg #arnews @KATVNews Sen. Jimmy Hickey has been sworn in as the Arkansas Senate President - replacing Sen. Jim Hendren. #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews

NOW: The Arkansas House Chamber has convened for the 2021 Arkansas Legislative Session. #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews Secretary of State John Thurston just announced the election certification of Rep. Ashley Hudson - the Democrat who beat Republican Rep. Jim Sorvillo. Both have been at the center of controversy with lawsuits challenging the election results. #arnews #arpx #arleg @KATVNews

NOW: The Arkansas Medical Marijuana Commission is meeting right now - Commissioner Travis Story is currently addressing the commission regarding bias that was alleged at last week's legislative meeting. He said he does not represent one of the applicants. #arnews #arpx @KATVNews Story: "Last time I did any billing was in 2016 before the amendment passed and the commission was created." "I don't believe the affidavit of bias is even applicable." #arnews #arpx @KATVNews