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Governor says fear of COVID qualifies voters for absentee ballot

Friday, August 7 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson said Friday he has signed an executive order enabling voters who have concerns about going to the polls in the general election because of COVID-19 to qualify for an absentee ballot. At his daily COVID-19 press conference, the Governor said... Read More.

2020-2021 Arkansas Activities Association Governing Body Ballot Results

Monday, August 3 by Greg

The Arkansas Activities Association released the results to the 2020-2021 Governing Body ballot Monday afternoon, and there are several proposals of interest that received passing votes. In baseball/softball a resolution was passed that states Senior high varsity baseball/softball teams may play a maximum of 30... Read More.

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Arkansas board approves ballot title for proposed amendment

Friday, July 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas board has approved the ballot title and popular name for a proposed constitutional amendment that would shift the authority on who can redraw legislative and congressional boundaries for the next decade. The state Board of Election Commissioners voted... Read More.

Arkansas rejects petitions submitted for 3 ballot measures

Wednesday, July 15 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ top election official has rejected the petitions for three initiatives vying for spots on the November ballot, citing issues with background checks. Secretary of State John Thurston on Tuesday said his office could not count the signatures turned in... Read More.

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Governor supports use of absentee ballot because of COVID-19 fear

Thursday, July 2 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday said he fully supports a decision by Secretary of State John Thurston that will allow citizens who are concerned about catching COVID-19 at polling places to be able to vote with an absentee ballot. Currently, state law... Read More.

Candidate’s bid for Arkansas Senate ballot spot rejected

Thursday, June 25 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal judge has rejected granting a spot on Arkansas’ ballot to an independent candidate who had hoped to challenge Republican Sen. Tom Cotton but fell short of the signatures needed to qualify. U.S. District Judge Kristine Baker on Wednesday... Read More.

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