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Crime Bill Advances, Tornado Response Continues

By Jacqueline Froelich,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Anna Pope

Published April 4, 2023 at 1:34 PM CDT

A legislative package addressing criminal sentencing is progressing at the Arkansas Capitol, and continued tornado relief efforts are taking place in Central Arkansas.

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Jacqueline Froelich

Jacqueline Froelich is an investigative reporter and news producer for <i>Ozarks at Large.</i>

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Anna Pope

Anna Pope is KUAF's growth impact reporter and a Report for America corps member

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