Media Summary: Thirteen retired state judges are fighting the measure, which would provide children with both a mom and dad. Two people face a total of 230 charges related to the "torture" of a teenage boy The ordinance comes after Act 686 was passed during the 2025 legislative session and went into effect on Aug. 5.

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Thirteen retired state judges are fighting the measure, which would provide children with both a mom and dad. Two people face a total of 230 charges related to the "torture" of a teenage boy The ordinance comes after Act 686 was passed during the 2025 legislative session and went into effect on Aug. 5. Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order to launch "Every Child A Conway couple dedicated to helping children finds themselves A 19-year-old who is the longest waiting child

Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen is awaiting his federal court appearance Josh Bryant says there are conflicts of interest The U.S. Attorney of the Western District of Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, works to advocate for children who may have experienced abuse or neglect and ... Petersen is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday (Dec. 1) With Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen remaining behind bars, many are calling for

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Arkansas representative under fire for adoption

Arkansas representative under fire for adoption

Arkansas

Arkansas' Adoption Ballot Measure Under Fire

Arkansas' Adoption Ballot Measure Under Fire

Thirteen retired state judges are fighting the measure, which would provide children with both a mom and dad.

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Arkansas DHS officials under fire over child abuse case

Arkansas DHS officials under fire over child abuse case

Two people face a total of 230 charges related to the "torture" of a teenage boy

Lawmaker defends giving away adopted daughters

Lawmaker defends giving away adopted daughters

Arkansas

Local attorney is pressing lawmakers to change Arkansas' adoption law

Local attorney is pressing lawmakers to change Arkansas' adoption law

Josh Bryant wants to keep money out of

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Fayetteville hopes to become first Arkansas city to adopt a 'Firefighter Bill of Rights'

Fayetteville hopes to become first Arkansas city to adopt a 'Firefighter Bill of Rights'

The ordinance comes after Act 686 was passed during the 2025 legislative session and went into effect on Aug. 5.

New plan targets adoptions in Arkansas

New plan targets adoptions in Arkansas

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order to launch "Every Child

Arkansas community lends helping hand to family after house fire

Arkansas community lends helping hand to family after house fire

A former

Adopted son allegedly sets house on fire, community raises money for Conway couple

Adopted son allegedly sets house on fire, community raises money for Conway couple

A Conway couple dedicated to helping children finds themselves

Arkansas teen officially adopted after nearly 15 years in foster care system

Arkansas teen officially adopted after nearly 15 years in foster care system

A 19-year-old who is the longest waiting child

Paul Petersen in Arkansas for federal hearing in connection with illegal adoption scheme

Paul Petersen in Arkansas for federal hearing in connection with illegal adoption scheme

Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen is awaiting his federal court appearance

Springdale attorney wants Arkansas to change adoption laws

Springdale attorney wants Arkansas to change adoption laws

Josh Bryant says there are conflicts of interest

Arkansas teen adopted after nearly 15 years in foster care system

Arkansas teen adopted after nearly 15 years in foster care system

A 19-year-old who is the longest waiting child

Officials in Arkansas discuss case against Arizona's Maricopa County Assessor in adoption fraud case

Officials in Arkansas discuss case against Arizona's Maricopa County Assessor in adoption fraud case

The U.S. Attorney of the Western District of

Foster Care Awareness Month: CASA of Northwest Arkansas

Foster Care Awareness Month: CASA of Northwest Arkansas

Court Appointed Special Advocates, or CASA, works to advocate for children who may have experienced abuse or neglect and ...

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Kicks Off National Adoption Month

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders Kicks Off National Adoption Month

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders (R-

Paul Petersen to be sentenced in Arkansas for adoption scheme

Paul Petersen to be sentenced in Arkansas for adoption scheme

Petersen is scheduled to be sentenced Tuesday (Dec. 1)

Arkansas teen adopted after nearly 15 years in foster care

Arkansas teen adopted after nearly 15 years in foster care

Cozy, 19, was the longest-waiting child

Arkansas attorney wants stricter adoption laws following Petersen arrest

Arkansas attorney wants stricter adoption laws following Petersen arrest

With Maricopa County Assessor Paul Petersen remaining behind bars, many are calling for

Arkansas Firefighters Rescue ‘Rocket,’ the Dumpster Diving Raccoon

Arkansas Firefighters Rescue ‘Rocket,’ the Dumpster Diving Raccoon

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