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Some of Arkansas’ biggest primary fights may not be decided March 3
8+ hour, 3+ min ago (1720+ words) There are 17 contested legislative races on Arkansas primary ballots this year, and in a predominantly Republican state, the March 3 election will be the only say some voters will have in who represents them. The races in some parts of the…...
Republicans running for Arkansas secretary of state focus on election security, voter turnout
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (893+ words) Republicans seeking the party's nomination for Arkansas secretary of state say they want to ensure election security and find ways to boost lagging voter turnout. State Sen. Kim Hammer, Miller County Judge Cathy Hardin Harrison and Army veteran Bryan Norris…...
What Arkansans said on the first day of early voting for the March 3 primary
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (1261+ words) Tuesday was the start of early voting, and an increasing number of Arkansans are casting their ballots well ahead of Election Day. Here's what Arkansans said about the issues and candidates on the ballot as they early voted: Alex Reyes,…...
‘Command post for desegregation:’ Daisy Bates’ home recognized for historic role
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (495+ words) The home of the late civil rights leader Daisy Bates, where the Little Rock Nine met each morning during the desegregation of Central High School, was recognized with a new state marker honoring its significance Tuesday. The blue marker unveiled…...
Arkansas Democrats seeking nomination for governor focus on voucher program, economic development
1+ week, 1+ day ago (794+ words) Addressing issues with the state's school voucher program, supporting economic development and investing in Arkansans are priorities for Sen. Fred Love and Supha Xayprasith-Mays, the two candidates seeking the Democratic nomination for Arkansas governor." Love is a term-limited lawmaker from…...
Arkansas public libraries' state aid delayed after board questions rules for audits, use of funds
1+ week, 3+ day ago (1019+ words) Arkansas libraries" services ranging from summer reading programs to the ability to transport books between facilities are in limbo after the state Library Board declined to distribute more than $1 million in quarterly funding Friday." None of the board"s six…...
Arkansas judge blocks state law increasing signature requirement for ballot measures
1+ week, 4+ day ago (356+ words) Arkansans sign petitions in support of proposed ballot initiatives in Little Rock on July 2, 2024. (Mary Hennigan/Arkansas Advocate) An Arkansas judge on Thursday blocked implementation of a 2023 state law that increased the signature requirements for measures to qualify for the…...
Arkansas judge dismisses part of attorney general’s lawsuit against corrections board
1+ week, 4+ day ago (419+ words) A Pulaski County Circuit judge dismissed part of the lawsuit Attorney General Tim Griffin filed against the Arkansas Board of Corrections over its now-fired private attorney. The Tuesday order from Judge Timothy Fox said that it was clear that "there…...