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Judge rejects deal giving governor more control over Arkansas prisons

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Sep 25, 2026

Judge rejects deal giving governor more control over Arkansas prisons

A Pulaski County judge is rejecting a proposed agreement that could have given the governor more control over Arkansas' prison system. |!| Pulaski County Little Rock Governor

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Judge rejects deal giving governor more control over Arkansas prisons

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