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Governor Asa Hutchinson announces plans to grant executive pardon: Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson
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03.08.2022
Governor Asa Hutchinson announces plans to grant executive clemency
LITTLE STONE - Governor Asa Hutchinson today announced plans to…
Governor Hutchinson Condemns Russia’s Attack on Ukraine; Calls for 3 Days of Prayer, Review…
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28.02.2022
Governor Hutchinson Condemns Russia's Attack on Ukraine; Calls for 3 Days of Prayer, Arkansas Trade Links Review
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Report: Arkansas Tourism Surpasses Many States During Pandemic
Data released Monday by the Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism indicates that Arkansas' tourism industry performed well in 2020 despite the challenges of the global COVID-19 pandemic. State tax collections were $363.7!--wr>!--wr>…
Shea Lewis keeps communities and state parks on the same side | Arkansas Business News
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Shea Lewis had been named Arkansas State Parks manager on January 3. Deputy director…
Governor wants to increase Arkansas prison capacity
Gov. Asa Hutchinson (right) is asking lawmakers to approve funding to expand Arkansas prison capacity. adequate space,” Hutchinson said during his weekly press conference on Thursday. a one-time expense at the…
In Arkansas, trans teens await an uncertain future
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - For years, Zara Banks had been looking forward to her 14th birthday - the moment, last June, when her life would no longer be on pause.Ever since Zara, a transgender girl, turned 8, she's been sure she wants to grow up…
Cases, vaccination rates, latest health guidelines
Arkansas Vaccination: Follow-Up Rates, Restrictions, and Latest Guidelines
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US Steel to expand plant in Arkansas
It is official that United States Steel will expand its operations in Mississippi County, a $3 billion investment that is expected to create hundreds of jobs.The Legislature paved the way for this with tax credit legislation worth $150…
COVID-19 in Arkansas: Active cases hit record high for 5th straight day
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas — Arkansas continued its breaking streak in the number of currently active cases of COVID-19 for the fifth straight day on Saturday. The state also saw its highest number of hospitalizations since September on…
ACLU sues Arkansas state over redistricting maps
The ACLU is suing the state of Arkansas over the new redistricting map, saying it suppresses the voice of minority voters in the state.
ARKANSAS, United States – A day before the new redistricting maps take effect, the…
Health experts worry about Arkansas children as new COVID-19 cases hit record highs
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) – Arkansas is now seeing a record number of new Covid-19 cases as children are increasingly affected by the virus.
Former CDC director says schools should stay open despite…
Arkansas governor cites progress one year after vaccines made available
Sixty-four percent of Arkansans ages 5 and older have been at least partially vaccinated, according to Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson. This includes the 52% who have been fully vaccinated. Hutchinson made the…
New Senate and House state maps of Arkansas approved unanimously
New Senate and House state maps for Arkansas were unanimously approved Monday by the Allocation Council. The council is made up of the Attorney General, the Secretary of State, and chaired by Governor Asa…
Arkansas extends recall eligibility to 18+ | News
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Arkansas is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine boosters to anyone age 18 and older.The state joins several others that are making the extra hit available to more people. California, Colorado and New Mexico also…
Arkansas releases interactive redistricting maps
FOR THE SENATE AND HOUSE DISTRICTS OF ARKANSAS. THEY ARE DEVELOPED EVERY 10 YEARS AND SINCE BOTH WERE APPROVED TODAY. THEY ARE MOVING TO A 30-DAY PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD AND EM HOUSE…