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Emergency Again in Arkansas

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Governor Asa Hutchinson speaking 7/29 in press conference

As the virus surges in Arkansas and hospitals are full or nearly full, Governor Asa Hutchinson is again implementing a statewide public health emergency. He's also callinga special session of the Arkansas Legislature to possibly consider amending a new law that prohibits school districts from implementing mask mandates.

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.
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