Ark. Dems say ‘constitution is extremely clear’ regarding Sanders’ fight with prison board
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — The Arkansas Board of Corrections’ lawsuit against the Sanders’ administration has its first hearing in Pulaski County Circuit Court on Thursday. In response to the government infighting, Arkansas Democrats have condemned Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and her administration for its effort to gain direct control of Arkansas’ corrections system – potentially […]
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Former Arkansas AG Rutledge accused of overspending on staff salaries, audit reveals
LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Former Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge paid her staff well above the amounts that had been appropriated by lawmakers, a legislative audit has found. According to the audit, 26 employees in Rutledge’s office last year were paid more than the designated salary for their positions, with an excess amount of $69,055. […]
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Leslie Rutledge wants to bring jobs to Arkansas
Arkansas’ new Lt. Gov. Leslie Rutledge, wants to be an economic ambassador for the Natural State.She told 40/29 News she has a lot of contacts and will use them to call up CEOs from other states. She will tell them about the low cost of living and doing business in Arkansas and that the state […]
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Arkansas residents will see income tax breaks in 2023 | State
(The Center Square) – Arkansas’ state income tax is the lowest ever recorded and tax payers will see an immediate benefit when they file in 2023. The Legislature first agreed to rolling back the income tax from 5.5% to 4.9% in December 2021. Lawmakers held a special session in August to make the cuts retroactive […]
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Tim Griffin elected Arkansas attorney general
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KAIT) – Republican Tim Griffin will be Arkansas’s next attorney general. According to early results, Griffin has defeated Democrat Jesse Gibson. He will replace Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, who is term-limited. You can track the results from the election by clicking here. You can also find more information by visiting the Vote […]
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Arkansas primary election makes history
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KARK/KAIT) – While the Arkansas preferential primary elections have come and gone, the history made sure hasn’t, with a few candidate “firsts” on the table. Politicians on all sides broke barriers Tuesday night, with a number of top Arkansas positions up for grabs by a new type of candidate. Democrat Natalie James […]
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