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Democrat candidate for Governor calls for teacher raises

Wednesday, July 20 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gubernatorial hopeful Chris Jones on Tuesday called for increasing Arkansas teacher salaries, following a push by fellow Democrats to put teacher pay raises on the agenda for a legislative session next month. Jones endorsed a proposal that Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson... Read More.

Governor Announces Appointment of Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin, to Game and Fish Commission

Thursday, July 7 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson has appointed Bill Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Sissy’s Log Cabin in Pine Bluff, to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the Governor announced Wednesday. “Everyone knows Bill Jones as an entrepreneur and a successful businessman,” Governor Hutchinson said at a news... Read More.

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Governor calls special session to lower tax rates following record year of collections

Tuesday, July 5 by Staff

Governor Asa Hutchinson today reacted to the record state surplus and announced his intent to call an Extraordinary Session of the Arkansas General Assembly the week of August 8. “June revenue collection was more than $150 million above forecast, leaving a net surplus for... Read More.

Governor Hutchinson announces reinstatement of Arkansas School Safety Commission

Friday, June 10 by Staff

LITTLE ROCK – With the increased concern about school safety in the wake of recent events around the nation, Governor Asa Hutchinson announced today that he has issued an executive order to reinstate the Arkansas School Safety Commission. “The recent violence in Texas was a stark... Read More.

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Chris Jones For Governor Campaign Set To Launch Statewide Tour

Wednesday, June 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, AR — Chris Jones, Democratic nominee for Governor of Arkansas, will kick off his statewide Walk A Mile In Your Shoes tour in Little Rock on Wednesday, June 1. Jones, who won handily in a crowded primary with over 70% of the vote, is... Read More.

Governor willing to talk about age limit for gun purchases

Tuesday, May 31 by Ray King

Republican Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson expressed his willingness for a “conversation” on raising the minimum age to purchase a semiautomatic rifle from 18 to 21 and “AR-15-style weapons” amid fresh talks on gun reform following a deadly mass shooting in Texas last week. Hutchinson toldRead More.

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Sanders blasts national Democrats, media in bid for Governor

Tuesday, May 24 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — During her two years as President Donald Trump’s spokesperson, Sarah Sanders used the White House briefing room to take aim at Democrats on issues such as immigration and crime. She is poised to win the Republican nomination for Arkansas... Read More.

Governor missing from primary election campaigns

Sunday, May 22 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Based on the barrage of television ads and mailers leading up to Tuesday’s primary election in Arkansas, it’s obvious who the most influential Republicans in the state are. Tom Cotton’s making the case for fellow Sen. John Boozman, talking up his... Read More.

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Sarah Sanders raises another $601K in Arkansas governor race

Wednesday, May 18 by Deseray Mckinzy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders has raised another $601,000 in her bid for Arkansas governor, continuing to far outpacing her Republican and Democratic rivals. Sanders, who is seeking the Republican nomination in the state’s May 24... Read More.

Governor says no to federal rental aid money

Monday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday said he was refusing most of $146 million in federal pandemic rental assistance the state was to receive, citing the state’s low unemployment rate and economic climate. With Hutchinson’s decision, Arkansas joins Nebraska in... Read More.

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Governor considers special legislative session

Monday, April 25 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Friday that he was considering calling a special session of the Arkansas Legislature later this year after finance officials said they expected the state’s surplus to hit $1 billion by the end of the year. Hutchinson,... Read More.

Governor considers additional tax relief

Tuesday, April 5 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Monday floated the possibility of additional relief for taxpayers because of high gas prices and inflation as the state’s surplus for the fiscal year approached $500 million. The Department of Finance and Administration said the... Read More.

Stories tagged with: governor

Democrat candidate for Governor calls for teacher raises

Governor Announces Appointment of Bill Jones, CEO of Sissy’s Log Cabin, to Game and Fish Commission

Governor calls special session to lower tax rates following record year of collections

Governor Hutchinson announces reinstatement of Arkansas School Safety Commission

Chris Jones For Governor Campaign Set To Launch Statewide Tour

Governor willing to talk about age limit for gun purchases

Sanders blasts national Democrats, media in bid for Governor

Governor missing from primary election campaigns

Sarah Sanders raises another $601K in Arkansas governor race

Governor says no to federal rental aid money

Governor considers special legislative session

Governor considers additional tax relief

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