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Despite Trump statement, Governor said state not backing off testing for COVID-19

Monday, June 22 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Monday said the state is not backing off on testing for COVID-19 despite a statement by President Donald Trump during a campaign rally Saturday. Trump said more testing resulted in higher numbers of the virus and said... Read More.

Arkansas governor gives businesses virus lawsuit protections

Tuesday, June 16 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday granted businesses protections from coronavirus lawsuits, while the state’s epidemiologist said she’s concerned loosened restrictions may have caused some to lower their guard against the virus. Hutchinson signed executive orders that grants similar immunity... Read More.

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Governor signs orders protecting workers, businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits

Monday, June 15 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson on Monday signed three executive orders to protect health care workers and small businesses from the threat of legal action as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. During his daily COVID -19 update, Hutchinson also signed an executive order... Read More.

Governor describes planning for school in the fall a “work in progress”

Thursday, June 11 by Ray King

By Ray King The Department of Education and the Department of Health are working on plans to reopen schools for in-class education this fall, and Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday described it as a “work in progress.” “We plan to go back to school and manage... Read More.

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Governor says state to move to Phase Two of reopening Monday

Wednesday, June 10 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Tuesday that the state will be moving to Phase 2 of reopening businesses and industries on Monday, June 15. This means that those businesses such as restaurants, gyms and the like that have been operating at a one-third capacity... Read More.

Governor not ready to start regional approach to COVID-19 restrictions

Monday, June 8 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday he is not ready to make changes to the way that restrictions he imposed as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic are addressed. Last week, the Governor said he was considering a regional approach which would have... Read More.

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Governor directs Guardsmen to deactivate from civil disturbance mission

Monday, June 8 by Greg

Arkansas National Guard Soldiers and Airmen will deactivate and return home after being directed to support the Arkansas State Police in a civil disturbance mission that began on May 31 after the death of Mr. George Floyd in Minnesota. Arkansans took to the streets of... Read More.

Governor expresses concern about protests spreading COVID-19

Thursday, June 4 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Thursday said he was concerned about the large gatherings of people in Arkansas who have been protesting the death of George Floyd could lead to an increase in the number of COVID-19 cases. “I hope they’re all careful and... Read More.

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Governor declares emergency; Little Rock curfew expanded

Tuesday, June 2 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas governor declared a state of emergency Tuesday in response to continued demonstrations to protest the death of George Floyd in the custody of Minneapolis police. A statement from a spokeswoman for Gov. Asa Hutchinson said the Republican governor... Read More.

Governor says violence, damage to property will not be tolerated

Monday, June 1 by Ray King

By Ray King Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson said Monday that the use of violence against persons or damage to property during protests around the state are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. The governor was reacting to protests that occurred over the weekend in a... Read More.

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Governor praises most for social distancing, mask wearing over holiday

Tuesday, May 26 by Ray King

By Ray King Governor Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday said there was “lots of good news” over the Memorial Day Holiday weekend and said a vast majority of people paid attention to guidelines for social distancing and wearing a mask. “More than a few however placed their... Read More.

Governor reports 163 new cases of COVID-19

Saturday, May 23 by Ray King

By Ray King An additional 163 cases of COVID-19 were reported in Arkansas between Friday and Saturday, according to Governor Asa Hutchinson. At his daily press briefing, the Governor said the new cases bring the state’s total to 5,775 and according to State Health Officer Dr.... Read More.

Stories tagged with: governor

Despite Trump statement, Governor said state not backing off testing for COVID-19

Arkansas governor gives businesses virus lawsuit protections

Governor signs orders protecting workers, businesses from COVID-19 lawsuits

Governor describes planning for school in the fall a “work in progress”

Governor says state to move to Phase Two of reopening Monday

Governor not ready to start regional approach to COVID-19 restrictions

Governor directs Guardsmen to deactivate from civil disturbance mission

Governor expresses concern about protests spreading COVID-19

Governor declares emergency; Little Rock curfew expanded

Governor says violence, damage to property will not be tolerated

Governor reports 163 new cases of COVID-19

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