State Rep. Stetson Painter proposes bill to make Prosecuting Attorney’s office full-time

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The 2025 Arkansas legislative session is off to a swift start, with several bills already advancing to committee hearings and floor debates.

District 3 Representative Stetson Painter told KTLO, Classic Hits, and The Boot News that bills are progressing through the committee process, with some set to be presented on the floor this week.


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Painter said he worked with Prosecuting Attorney David Ethredge on a bill aimed at helping his office in the 14th Judicial District, as well as two others in the state, transition to full-time prosecuting attorney offices.


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Painter stated that the bill is intended to help address the backlog of cases stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic.

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