Arkansas was also hard hit, prompting Gov. Mike Beebe to declare 15 counties as state disaster areas.

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The state's Democratic governor, Mike Beebe, vetoed the bill, but the Arkansas House voted to override the veto.

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Mike Beebe, the Democratic governor, wants state troopers to get tougher too.

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The legislature on Wednesday overrode Democratic Governor Mike Beebe's veto.

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Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe declared a statewide disaster.

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