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Governor Asa Hutchinson announces emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Laura

Wednesday, August 26 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Wednesday that he has issued an emergency declaration in anticipation of flooding and damages likely to occur as the remnants of Hurricane Laura reach Arkansas. Hutchinson said he is allocating $250,000 from emergency floods to help with the preparation with the... Read More.

Arkansas governor, lawmakers unveil hate crimes proposal

Wednesday, August 19 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ Republican governor, attorney general and nearly two dozen lawmakers unveiled legislation Wednesday imposing harsher penalties for committing crimes against someone because of their race, ethnicity or sexual orientation, an effort that would end the state’s distinction as one... Read More.

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Governor says work still to be done in reducing COVID-19 cases

Monday, August 10 by Ray King

By Ray King The number of reported cases of COVID-19 in Arkansas doubled in just over a month, going from 25,000 on July 8 to 50,000 on Aug. 10 and while Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday that while- progress is being made in slowing the... Read More.

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.

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Arkansas governor names Graves to head prison system

Friday, July 24 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday named the Department of Corrections chief of staff and former state prison system spokesman to head the department. Hutchinson named Solomon Graves as the next secretary of the Department of Corrections, and his recommendation will... Read More.

Governor: Schools need flexibility on stronger mask rules

Thursday, July 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas’ governor on Wednesday said he believes it should remain up to local school districts rather than the state whether to require all students to wear masks to prevent the spread of coronavirus when classes resume next month. Gov. Asa... Read More.

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Governor says COVID-19 cases down, hospitalizations up

Tuesday, July 7 by Ray King

By Ray King While Arkansas recorded one of its lowest days of new COVID-19 cases, the state also saw its largest increase in the number of patients hospitalized on Monday. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing Tuesday, Governor Asa Hutchinson said there were 259 new cases... Read More.

Governor approves model face mask ordinance

Friday, July 3 by Ray King

By Ray King A model ordinance that would permit Arkansas cities to adopt a face mask policy has won the approval of Governor Asa Hutchinson who has issued an executive order to that effect. At his daily COVID-19 press briefing, the Governor said he has worked... 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.

AG Rutledge announces bid for Governor

Thursday, July 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK (AP) — Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge said Wednesday she's running for governor in 2022, setting up a potentially crowded and expensive Republican primary. Rutledge is the second candidate to announce a bid to succeed Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is barred by... Read More.

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Arkansas governor says he will encourage, not require, masks

Monday, June 29 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Sunday that he will encourage people to wear face masks in public to slow the spread of the coronavirus but indicated that he doesn’t plan to enact a statewide requirement. “We’re not going to pass... Read More.

Arkansas governor: No further reopening as virus cases surge

Friday, June 26 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday he is not ready to further ease restrictions on businesses while coronavirus cases continue surging, while the mayor of the state’s capital city ordered people to wear masks in public to prevent the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: governor

Governor Asa Hutchinson announces emergency declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Laura

Arkansas governor, lawmakers unveil hate crimes proposal

Governor says work still to be done in reducing COVID-19 cases

Governor says fear of COVID qualifies voters for absentee ballot

Arkansas governor names Graves to head prison system

Governor says COVID-19 cases down, hospitalizations up

Governor approves model face mask ordinance

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

AG Rutledge announces bid for Governor

Arkansas governor says he will encourage, not require, masks

Arkansas governor: No further reopening as virus cases surge

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