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Arkansas governor: Don’t retreat from virus safety steps

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov Asa Hutchinson urged lawmakers Tuesday to not “retreat” from the state’s coronavirus safety measures and to enact hate crimes legislation as he delivered a State of the State address 11 months into the pandemic. The Republican governor called... Read More.

Governor extends emergency declaration because of COVID-19

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday extended his coronavirus emergency declaration by another two months as the state reported a record one-day spike in deaths and a new high in hospitalizations from COVID-19. Hutchinson has used his emergency powers to... Read More.
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Governor lauds Trump for signing COVID relief bill

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson lauded President Donald Trump on Monday for signing into law a massive bipartisan bill that, among other things, divvies up billions of dollars for states to procure vaccines and treatments to help fight the coronavirus... Read More.

Governor urges Arkansans to take precautions during holidays

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday evening implored Arkansans to take precautions during the upcoming holidays as coronavirus cases surge but declined to implement any additional restrictions. “More restrictions on businesses would add a whole host of additional challenges, from increased... Read More.
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Arkansas governor proposes $50M in tax cuts in new budget

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a nearly $5.9 billion budget that calls for $50 million in tax cuts, including a tax break for new residents in the state. Hutchinson detailed his budget proposal to lawmakers ahead of the... Read More.
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3 legislators test positive for coronavirus, Governor exposed

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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas lawmakers announced Tuesday they have tested positive for the coronavirus and the state’s governor said he’s scaling back his public events and meetings after being exposed to someone with the virus. Senate President Jim Hendren said the Legislature... Read More.

Governor Announces Intent to Grant Executive Clemency

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Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced his intent to grant 12 pardons and three commutations. An additional 71 clemency requests were denied. These include requests from both inmates and non-inmates. The applicants intended for pardons have completed all jail time, fulfilled all parole and probationary requirements... Read More.
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Governor holds COVID press briefing from Batesville

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By Ray King Despite announcing last week that his daily COVID-19 press briefings would be switching to a once-weekly press briefing, Governor Asa Hutchinson held them two days in a row, on Tuesday from Little Rock and Wednesday from Batesvlle. The Governor said that while he... Read More.
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Governor to end daily COVID-19 briefings

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By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Thursday that his daily COVID-19 updates, which have been going on since early March will be halted after Friday. Hutchinson said he will switch to a weekly or an “as needed” format for the updates, which he described as... Read More.

Governor reports another 722 new cases of COVID-19

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Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that another 722 positive cases of COVID-19 were reported in the past 24 hours, pushing the state’s cumulative total to 58,745. There are currently 5,341 active cases, and another 52,665 people have recovered. At his daily press briefing, Hutchinson said... Read More.
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