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Tribe's funds to OK casinos in Arkansas put at $1.4M The Quapaw tribe in August gave $191,000 to the Driving Arkansas Forward committee promoting the proposed constitutional amendment that would authorize four cas... by Michael R. Wickline - September 18, 2018

Donations flow in Arkansas governor race Both of Arkansas' Republican and Democratic gubernatorial candidates saw significant upticks in campaign contributions last month, according to finance reports ... by Hunter Field - September 18, 2018

Arkansas chief justice recuses from 2nd casino measure case LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas' chief justice has now stepped aside from hearing both challenges to a proposed ballot measure that would legalize four casinos in the st... by The Associated Press - September 17, 2018

Arkansas AG hopeful: Increase fines for ethics violations LITTLE ROCK — A Democrat running for attorney general in Arkansas is proposing increasing the fines for violating the state's ethics laws and expanding what lob... September 17, 2018

Vice President Mike Pence to stump for U.S. Rep. French Hill in Little Rock; Tucker says rival vulnerable Vice President Mike Pence will campaign in Little Rock next week for U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., who political science experts say faces the toughest re-elec... by Hunter Field - September 14, 2018

Justice bows out of hearing suit on amendment; Issue 1 appeal at high court Arkansas Supreme Court Chief Justice Dan Kemp recused on Thursday from a hearing a lawsuit that is attempting to throw Issue 1 off of the Nov. 6 ballot. by John Moritz - September 14, 2018

Security along on '16 trips by Arkansas AG As Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge prepared for her two-week trip to the national convention host cities of Cleveland and Philadelphia in the summer o... by John Moritz - September 14, 2018

Health care coverage linked to campaign for U.S. House State Rep. Clarke Tucker, flanked by several people with pre-existing medical conditions, attacked U.S. Rep. French Hill, R-Ark., on Wednesday for his vote last... by Hunter Field - September 14, 2018

Arkansas casino measure faces 2nd lawsuit An attorney for a Russellville-based committee opposed to a proposal to authorize four casinos in Arkansas said the group will ask the state Supreme Court today... by Michael R. Wickline - September 12, 2018

Arkansas casinos measure headed to court A committee opposed to a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize four casinos in Arkansas asked the state Supreme Court on Monday to strike the proposal ... by Michael R. Wickline - September 11, 2018

Arkansas governor misses debate; foes differ on tax, health plan Democratic and Libertarian gubernatorial candidates on Monday disagreed over cutting the state's top individual income tax rate, continuing Arkansas' Medicaid e... by Michael R. Wickline - September 11, 2018

Lawsuit asks Arkansas' top court to strike casino measure from ballot A committee opposed to a proposed constitutional amendment to authorize the state to issue licenses for four casinos has asked the Arkansas Supreme Committee to... by Michael R. Wickline - September 10, 2018

2 Arkansas Senate seat foes disagree on a lot State Senate candidates Melissa Fults and state Rep. Kim Hammer are at odds on a range of matters, including medical marijuana, legislation that authorized the ... by Michael R. Wickline - September 9, 2018

Arkansas judge disqualifies Issue 1 from ballot A Pulaski County circuit judge on Thursday ordered that no votes be counted for or against Issue 1 in November, in effect disqualifying the proposed constitutio... by John Moritz - September 7, 2018

Ethics raised as issue in Arkansas governor's race Arkansas' gubernatorial candidates Wednesday exchanged yet another series of jabs over their plans for ethics changes in state government. by Hunter Field, Michael R. Wickline - September 6, 2018

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