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 "state": "Arkansas",
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 "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.",
 "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/",
 "generated": "2026-07-23",
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   "date": "2026-07-27",
   "body": "Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee",
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   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07272026-772",
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  {
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   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
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   "date": "2026-07-20",
   "body": "Environmental Services/Public Works and Buildings Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07202026-770",
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   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-765",
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Quorum Court",
   "headline": "Quorum Court to consider putting 0.625% sales tax for roads to voters",
   "summary": "At this regular meeting, the Garland County Quorum Court will read proposed resolutions and ordinances for first consideration. Key items include a proposed ordinance to refer a five-eighths of one percent sales and use tax for road improvements to voters, a resolution authorizing application for a FEMA BRIC grant for the Brady Mountain Bridge mitigation project, and a resolution endorsing Windows USA, LLC for the Tax Back Program.",
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   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-07-13",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee considers $1.05M grant for Brady Mountain Bridge project",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee is reviewing a FEMA grant application for bridge mitigation and a tax program endorsement for Windows USA, LLC. The body is also considering several budget amendments and fund transfers for county operations.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-768",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_07132026-768",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-07-06",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-766",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Human Resources",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-764",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-22",
   "body": "Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee",
   "headline": "Committee considers 0.625% sales tax for road improvements",
   "summary": "The Public Health, Welfare, and Safety Committee is considering an ordinance to continue a 0.625% sales and use tax. If approved by the committee and voters in November 2026, the tax would fund roads, bridges, and sidewalks from July 1, 2027, through June 30, 2032.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-763",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-763",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-15",
   "body": "Environmental Services/Public Works and Buildings Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06152026-762",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-767",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-767",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-08",
   "body": "Quorum Court",
   "headline": "Quorum Court to vote on budget amendment and sheriff grant application",
   "summary": "The Garland County Quorum Court will consider several resolutions and a budget ordinance at its June 8, 2026 meeting. Key items include a budget amendment appropriating funds for the sheriff and drug court, and a resolution authorizing the sheriff to apply for a $26,104 federal grant. The court will also confirm appointments to the library board and waterworks board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-761",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-761",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-06-01",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Sheriff authorized to apply for $26,104 Justice Assistance Grant",
   "summary": "The Garland County Finance Committee will vote on a resolution letting the Sheriff submit an application for a $26,104 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant. The committee will also consider an ordinance to amend the 2026 budget, moving several anticipated revenues into specific department budgets, and a $75,000 transfer within the Solid Waste Fund. Additional items include routine salary adjustments, overtime reporting, and updates on sales‑tax collections.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-760",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06012026-760",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-25",
   "body": "Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05252026-759",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-18",
   "body": "Environmental Services/Public Works and Buildings Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05182026-758",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to review salary adjustments and tax collections",
   "summary": "The Finance Committee will discuss position and salary adjustments, overtime reports, and sales tax collections for the General and Solid Waste funds. The meeting also includes a review of Oaklawn revenue reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-754",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-754",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-756",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-756",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-05-11",
   "body": "Quorum Court",
   "headline": "Quorum Court to confirm reappointment to Equalization Board",
   "summary": "The Garland County Quorum Court will meet to approve the agenda, committee reports, and a resolution to reappoint Rodney Bottoms to the Equalization Board. The agenda also includes the approval of financial reports and the Metro Partnership contract.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-757",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-757",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-27",
   "body": "Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-753",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-20",
   "body": "Environmental Services/Public Works and Buildings Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04202026-752",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-750",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-750",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-13",
   "body": "Quorum Court",
   "headline": "Garland County Quorum Court to consider budget amendments and fuel tax application",
   "summary": "The Quorum Court will meet to discuss updating the 2026 county budget and authorizing the County Judge to apply for a marine fuel tax program. The body will also consider the appointment of a member to the Law Library Board.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-751",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-751",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-04-06",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee considers budget amendments and marine fuel grant",
   "summary": "The committee is reviewing an ordinance to amend the 2026 budget to allocate funds for insurance, tax refunds, and payroll. They are also considering a resolution to apply for a state grant for roadway and parking improvements at Lake Ouachita.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-748",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-748",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-23",
   "body": "Public Health, Welfare & Safety Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03232026-747",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-16",
   "body": "Environmental Services/Public Works and Buildings Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03162026-746",
   "minutes_url": null,
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Finance Committee",
   "headline": "Finance Committee to create Senior Citizens’ Center Fund and adjust 2026 budget",
   "summary": "The committee will consider an ordinance establishing a special revenue Senior Citizens’ Center Fund and declaring an emergency. It will also act on several budget amendment ordinances that move grant balances, appropriate funds for retiree benefits, local assistance, animal‑control costs, a solid‑waste revenue correction, a $500,000 road reimbursement, and library salary increases. Additional items include position and salary adjustments and various financial reports.",
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-744",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-744",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
  },
  {
   "date": "2026-03-09",
   "body": "Ordinance Committee",
   "headline": null,
   "summary": null,
   "agenda_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-749",
   "minutes_url": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03092026-749",
   "source": "https://www.garlandcounty.org/AgendaCenter"
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