Governor Proclaims Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students

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Above: Gov. Hutchinson signs legislation in this 2015 file photo.

Governor Hutchinson has issued a proclamation setting aside Wednesday, September 28, a Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students.

Act 902 of 2021 establishes a Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students on the last Wednesday of September each year.

The governor’s prayer proclamation reads,

WHEREAS: We unite in prayer, approaching the throne of God with confidence, as we ask for wisdom and guidance for the students of Arkansas throughout this school year; and

WHEREAS: Our deep reliance on God will guide us through our academic endeavors and challenging times; and

WHEREAS: Joined in faith and prayer, we seek the Lord’s wisdom above all, and we humbly ask for God’s guidance, peace, and strength for students in Arkansas and our nation; and

WHEREAS: Students, teachers, and administrators of our State are afforded the privilege of prayer, affirming our spiritual heritage and the principles upon which our nation was founded; and

WHEREAS: Recognizing the love and power of God, we unite with fellow citizens to exercise the freedom we have to gather in prayer with thankfulness while seeking guidance, provision, protection and purpose for the benefit of every individual and our state as a whole;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, ASA HUTCHINSON, Governor of the State of Arkansas, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the laws of the State of Arkansas, do hereby proclaim September 28th, 2022, as

A DAY OF PRAYER FOR ARKANSAS STUDENTS

across the state, and I urge all citizens of all faiths and backgrounds to voluntarily join in prayer for the success and safety of our students.

We want to thank Governor Hutchinson for recognizing September 28 as the state’s second annual Day of Prayer for Arkansas Students. And we want to encourage Arkansans everywhere to pause next week to pray for our students, our teachers, and our school administrators.

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Authorities in Oregon Confiscate 37,000 Plants, 1.5 Tons of Illegal Marijuana at One Grow Site

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Last week authorities in Oregon seized 37,000 marijuana plants and some 3,000 pounds of processed marijuana at a single, illegal marijuana farm.

The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office in southwest Oregon issued a statement, saying that from September 6 – 8 law enforcement executed search warrants at the marijuana farm, resulting in two arrests.

In a press release, the sheriff’s office said, “During the execution of the warrants more than 37,000 growing marijuana plants were seized and destroyed along with approximately 3,000 pounds of processed marijuana. Multiple firearms were also seized.”

The Josephine County Sheriff’s Office reportedly seized 2,700 plants and 90,000 pounds of processed marijuana at a different illegal grow site the week before.

Illegal marijuana farms reportedly have inundated Oregon despite the state’s decision to legalize “recreational” marijuana.

Oregon isn’t the only state where illicit marijuana continues to thrive despite legalization.

Last week NBC News reported that illegal marijuana farms continue to be a serious problem in California.

The article’s authors note that California legalized so-called “recreational marijuana” to weaken drug cartels’ influence, but that has not worked as expected.

And in 2020 law enforcement in Colorado reportedly seized more than five and a half tons of illicit marijuana intended for the black market.

Legalizing marijuana does not decrease drug-related crime, and it does not alleviate drug problems. If anything, it seems to make those problems worse.

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