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Pine Bluff Mayor Vetoes Resolution Supporting Urban Renewal Agency

Monday, February 9 by Luke Matheson

Pine Bluff Mayor Vivian Flowers has vetoed a recently approved City Council resolution expressing continued support for the Pine Bluff Urban Renewal Agency, according to a notice filed with the city clerk’s office. City Clerk Janice L. Roberts confirmed the mayor exercised her veto power... Read More.

House falls short of overriding 2 Trump vetoes of bipartisan bills

Friday, January 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House on Thursday failed to override two of President Donald Trump's vetoes of GOP-backed bills that passed unanimously in the House and Senate, falling short of the necessary two-thirds majority on either vote.This is a developing story. Please check back for... Read More.

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Trump issues 1st vetoes of 2nd term, including bipartisan Colorado water act, drawing accusations of ‘partisan games’

Wednesday, December 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump issued vetoes for the first bills of his second term, including a bipartisan bill intended to provide funding for a water infrastructure project in Colorado, a measure that passed the House and Senate unanimously.The Finish the Arkansas Valley Conduit... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Two Items Following Special Called Quorum Court Meeting

Wednesday, November 5 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued vetoes on two ordinances recently passed by eight members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court during a special called meeting on October 30., citing questions about their validity. In a letter dated November 5, 2025, addressed to County... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Quorum Court Ordinances Over Legal and Procedural Concerns

Thursday, October 30 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has vetoed several ordinances passed during Monday’s special called meeting of the Jefferson County Quorum Court, citing concerns about procedure, legality, and the overall impact on county operations. According to documents released by the County Judge’s Office, Robinson issued vetoes... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Planning Veto Following Special Called Quorum Court Meeting

Monday, October 27 by Luke Matheson

Seven members of the Jefferson County Quorum Court met Monday night in a special called meeting to address 20 agenda items, approving all of them with unanimous votes. The participating justices included Reginald Adams, Alfred Carroll, Melanie Dumas, Brenda Gaddy, Reginald Johnson, Rick Victorino, and... Read More.

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Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Multiple Ordinances; Seven Justices Call for New Special Meeting

Friday, October 24 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a formal veto of several ordinances that were approved during a special called meeting of the Quorum Court held on September 23, 2025. In a letter dated October 24 to County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, Robinson wrote, “I hereby... Read More.

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Ordinances from August 11 Quorum Court Meeting

Monday, August 18 by Luke Matheson

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has issued a veto of all ordinances passed during the Jefferson County Quorum Court meeting held on August 11, 2025. In a letter dated August 18, 2025, and addressed to County Clerk Shawndra Taggart, Robinson stated that the action was... Read More.

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Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bills on Medical Records and Behavioral Health Programs

Friday, April 25 by Luke Matheson

Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders recently vetoed two bills, each carrying emergency clauses that would have rendered them effective immediately upon her signature. The first, House Bill 1961, aimed to allow medical providers to temporarily withhold a patient's medical records for up to 30 days... Read More.

Judge Robinson vetoes 2025 Jefferson County budget

Wednesday, January 1 by Ray King

Jefferson County Judge Gerald Robinson has vetoed a proposed 2025 budget adopted at a special meeting of the Quorum Court citing deficiencies in the procedure to adopt the budget. His veto message follows, then a message from former Justice of the Peace Lloyd Franklin Jr.,... Read More.

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Mayor vetoes Christmas bonus, pay increase for part-time police officers

Friday, December 9 by Ray King

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington has vetoed resolutions increasing the pay of part-time police officers and paying a bonus to all city employees that were adopted during a meeting of the council Monday. In separate letters accompanying the veto notice, the mayor said raising the... Read More.

Governor vetoes bill prohibiting police from enforcing federal gun laws

Friday, April 23 by Ray King

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday vetoed legislation that would prohibit local police from enforcing federal gun laws, saying the measure would jeopardize law enforcement and the public. The Republican governor rejected the measure sent him by the majority-GOP Legislature... Read More.

Stories tagged with: vetoes

Pine Bluff Mayor Vetoes Resolution Supporting Urban Renewal Agency

House falls short of overriding 2 Trump vetoes of bipartisan bills

Trump issues 1st vetoes of 2nd term, including bipartisan Colorado water act, drawing accusations of ‘partisan games’

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Two Items Following Special Called Quorum Court Meeting

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Quorum Court Ordinances Over Legal and Procedural Concerns

Jefferson County Judge Planning Veto Following Special Called Quorum Court Meeting

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Multiple Ordinances; Seven Justices Call for New Special Meeting

Jefferson County Judge Vetoes Ordinances from August 11 Quorum Court Meeting

Arkansas Governor Vetoes Bills on Medical Records and Behavioral Health Programs

Judge Robinson vetoes 2025 Jefferson County budget

Mayor vetoes Christmas bonus, pay increase for part-time police officers

Governor vetoes bill prohibiting police from enforcing federal gun laws

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