To obtain a state-funded Academic Challenge college scholarship, all students need to have a 2.5 GPA or score a 19 on the ACT. Unless you’re from a “grade-inflated school” where, in that case, you would have to do both. Admittedly, neither is a very high bar, but making some kids clear both hurdles does raise questions.
On Monday, the Arkansas Legislature convened for the very first fiscal session.
In this week’s video, we take a look at the possibility of lottery vending machines rolling out sometime this spring. The legislature is in session in Little Rock right now; I encourage each and every one of you to call your representative and your senator, and tell them how you feel about lottery vending machines popping up in your community.