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BALLOT INTEGRITY ALERT: Attorney General Griffin Explains Rules Governing Signature Collection for Ballot Initiatives

Monday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

With signatures being collected on several ballot initiatives ahead of the 2024 general election, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement and guidance on rules that govern the collection of signatures:“It is vitally important that laws governing each part of the ballot initiative... Read More.

Arkansas State Police plans St Patrick’s Day Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign

Monday, March 11 by Luke Matheson

St. Patrick’s Day is one of the United States' most popular holidays, celebrated with festivals, parades, and parties. These celebrations frequently feature themed cocktails and green pints, and the amount of alcohol consumed on this holiday is higher than average.People are more likely to... Read More.

Jury convicts man of felon in possession of gun at federal trial

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK—After a two-day trial, a Texas man has been convicted of being a felon in possession of a firearm. On Tuesday, a federal jury found Kaeron Washington, 33, Lancaster, Texas, guilty of being a felon in possession of a firearm, the sole count... Read More.

Governor Sanders proposed $6.3 billion budget

Thursday, March 7 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday proposed a $6.3 billion budget for the coming year, with most of the increase in spending going toward a school voucher program.Sanders’ budget proposal for the fiscal year that begins July 1... Read More.

Consumer Alert: Attorney General Griffin Provides Guidance on Potential Surges in Lodging Rates for Solar Eclipse

Tuesday, March 5 by Luke Matheson

LITTLE ROCK – With the start of Consumer Protection Week and the April 8 solar eclipse’s path of totality set to encompass a large portion of Arkansas, Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following alert to consumers about expected price hikes, particularly for overnight lodging, around... Read More.

Arkansas Department of Public Safety prepared for 2024 Solar Eclipse

Monday, March 4 by Luke Matheson

Today, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Public Safety Secretary Colonel Mike Hagar, Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) Director A.J. Gary, and other state agency leaders held a joint news conference at the Arkansas Highway Department to discuss the upcoming Arkansas Solar Eclipse 2024, which will occur... Read More.

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Four seek Supreme Court Chief Justice position

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Two races for the Arkansas Supreme Court, including a crowded chief justice campaign, could push a court that’s been targeted by outside conservative groups even further to the right.The nonpartisan elections on Tuesday for chief justice and another seat... Read More.

Womack draws challenger in Third District Congressional race

Monday, March 4 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Months after batting down speculation he was considering retirement, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve Womack is running for reelection against a state lawmaker who is trying to portray him as not conservative enough for the northwest Arkansas district.Womack, 67, faces... Read More.

Family Dollar pleads guilty to charge in rat-infested warehouse case

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Family Dollar Stores, a subsidiary of Dollar Tree Inc., pleaded guilty Monday to holding food, drugs, cosmetics and other items under “insanitary” conditions at a now-closed, rodent-infested distribution center in West Memphis, Arkansas, federal prosecutors said.Family Dollar faced one... Read More.

UAMS accepting applications for summer youth programs

Tuesday, February 27 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) is accepting applications for two summer enrichment programs that introduce high school students to career opportunities in health care. The Medical Applications of Science for Health (MASH) program is a statewide summer day camp... Read More.

Pakko announces run for State Treasurer

Monday, February 26 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK — A third person has tossed his hat in the ring in the Arkansas State Treasurer’s race.Economist Michael Pakko filed with the state on Monday to run as a Libertarian candidate.Pakko is currently the Chief Economist for the Arkansas Economic Development Institute at... Read More.

Malvern woman killed in Sunday accident

Monday, February 26 by Ray King

One person was killed and a second injured in a one-vehicle accident in Hot Spring County Sunday.According to a preliminary report, a 2002 GMC driven by Lane Ballard, 28, was northbound on U.S. Highway 67/Noth Giles Road when the vehicle failed to negotiate a... Read More.

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