Asa Hutchinson

Arkansas

Sarah Huckabee Sanders endorses Trump in presidential race

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who served as former President Donald Trump’s press secretary, on Monday endorsed his bid for the Republican presidential nomination. Sanders, who took office in January as Arkansas governor after a campaign where she touted her endorsement from the former president, planned to join Trump at […]

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Alabama

Qualification markers grow even tougher for next month’s 4th GOP presidential debate, in Alabama | #elections | #alabama

COLUMBIA, S.C. – A fourth Republican presidential debate has been set for next month, with heightened polling requirements that could make the stage less crowded than before. In a memo sent to campaigns on Friday and obtained by The Associated Press, Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel said the fourth debate would take place Dec. […]

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Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson chats with voters in New Hampshire

Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson shares stories of rebellious youth with New Hampshire voters The Republican presidential candidate chats with voters in ‘Candidate Café’ hosted by 40/29’s sister station, WMUR Updated: 8:00 PM CDT Oct 11, 2023 Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson chatted with New Hampshire voters Tuesday for the “Candidate Café” series hosted by […]

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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

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

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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Arkansas

‘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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Arkansas

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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