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Asa Hutchinson takes stage in New Hampshire

Asa Hutchinson takes stage in New Hampshire Updated: 11:48 AM CDT Sep 5, 2023 Several Republican candidates spent Labor Day in New Hampshire — the first state to hold primary elections. Mike Pence, Vivek Ramaswamy, Will Hurd, and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson were all at events in the granite state. Hutchinson spoke at a […]

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Arkansas governor appoints Finance and Administration Secretary Larry Walther to state treasurer

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Thursday named Arkansas’ top finance official, Larry Walther, to serve as state treasurer. Sanders appointed Walther, the secretary of the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration, to fill the vacancy created by Treasurer Mark Lowery’s death last week. Lowery, a Republican, died after suffering two […]

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Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors Struck Down by Judge

The first state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors has become the first one struck down in court. In 2021, Arkansas legislators overrode then-Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s veto to pass a law banning the provision of puberty blockers, hormone therapy, and surgeries for people under 18 for the purpose of gender transition. It banned referrals […]

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‘He doesn’t have a snowball’s chance’: Asa Hutchinson leaves mixed legacy in Arkansas as h

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson formally launched his presidential campaign in April and has since made headlines for his public criticisms of former President Donald Trump. Hutchinson’s public criticisms of Trump have upset some Republican committees in Arkansas. Referred to by some conservatives as ‘RINO’ or ‘Republican-in-name-only,’ the former Arkansas Governor […]

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Arkansas lawmakers reflect on the 79th anniversary of D-Day

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Seventy-nine years ago today, during World War II, allied forces breached beach landings in Normandy, and Arkansas lawmakers are giving their remarks on the anniversary. Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson and current Republican presidential candidate said that we remember the sacrifice of so many. “On this 79th Anniversary of D-Day, we […]

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Former governor’s child arrested in NWA

BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) – Former Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson’s son has been arrested in Northwest Arkansas, according to the Benton County Sheriff’s Office. William Asa Hutchinson III, 47, was taken into custody on Friday, Jan 13 for multiple charges including possession of drugs and firearms along with the refusal to submit to a chemical […]

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Former Arkansas Governor’s son arrested for DWI and possession of gun and drugs

BENTON COUNTY, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — The son of former Arkansas Governor, Asa Hutchinson, was arrested on Jan. 13 according to Benton County Sheriff’s Office. William Asa Hutchinson III, 47, was arrested on charges of: William Asa Hutchinson, son of the former Arkansas governor was arrested on Jan. 13 (Benton County Sheriff’s Office). He is being […]

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Outgoing Arkansas Governor Sued Over Enforcing Race-Based Quota in State Appointments

A man has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against Arkansas because state law prevents him from serving on a state board because of the color of his skin. The legal complaint (pdf) in the case, Haile v. Hutchinson, filed Jan. 4 in U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas, claims that a […]

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Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s official portrait unveiled

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) – Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s official portrait has been unveiled as he prepares to leave office and considers a run for president. Hutchinson and First Lady Susan Hutchinson looked on as their daughter and granddaughter unveiled the portrait Tuesday, Jan. 3 at the state Capitol. The portrait will be displayed in […]

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Hutchinson’s new official portrait unveiled

LIVE: Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s new official portrait unveiled Updated: 1:29 PM CST Jan 3, 2023 An official portrait of Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson will be unveiled Tuesday afternoon. Watch live in the video player above.The unveiling is scheduled to take place at the State Capitol at 1:30 p.m.Hutchinson BackgroundHutchinson has served as governor of […]