Arkansas Politics

Migrants key issue in Arkansas congressional race For the first time since he was elected in 2010, U.S. Rep. Steve Womack, R-Ark., has a Democratic opponent. by Bill Bowden - October 22, 2018

Rivals express views in state treasurer race State Treasurer Dennis Milligan is touting his office's investment performance in his re-election bid. by Michael R. Wickline - October 22, 2018

2 seats on North Little Rock council in play Who will replace a seven-term member of the North Little Rock City Council representing Ward 4 and whether to make a change at a Ward 2 council seat are decisio... by Jake Sandlin - October 22, 2018

Health care among top issues as Hill, Tucker vie for D.C. post Democrats here and abroad believe state Rep. Clarke Tucker offers the party its best shot at regaining a seat in Arkansas' congressional delegation. by Hunter Field - October 21, 2018

Arkansans split on ads' effect in high court race The heap of money spent in Little Rock and Northwest Arkansas this spring on TV ads pummeling Supreme Court Justice Courtney Goodson -- and elevating one of her... by John Moritz - October 21, 2018

3 spar in Arkansas lieutenant governor's race In his re-election bid, Republican Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin has taken a few jabs from Democratic candidate Anthony Bland and Libertarian candidate Frank Gilbert in ... by Michael R. Wickline - October 21, 2018

Attorney hopefuls in 1 Arkansas district cite savvy for office Experience and politics are among the issues in the race for prosecuting attorney in Arkansas' 20th Judicial Circuit. by Debra Hale-Shelton - October 21, 2018

Arkansas Supreme Court kicks term-limits proposal off ballot Votes cast on a proposed constitutional amendment that would have imposed the nation's strictest term limits on state lawmakers won't be counted in the Nov. 6 g... by Michael R. Wickline - October 20, 2018

CANDIDATE PROFILE: Tolliver seeks to represent all in Little Rock Vincent Tolliver has been a lot of things in his 51 years. He's been a writer and a waiter, a director and a school district consultant, a sales worker and a st... by Alex Gladden - October 20, 2018

Arkansas Supreme Court disqualifies term limits proposal LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Supreme Court on Friday ordered election officials to not count votes cast for a ballot measure that would have imposed the strictest... by ANDREW DeMILLO, The Associated Press - October 19, 2018

Arkansas Supreme Court yanks Issue 1, calls it overly broad For the second time in as many election cycles, the Arkansas Supreme Court has blocked efforts to let voters cap lawsuit damages and attorneys' fees, ruling Thu... by John Moritz - October 19, 2018

State's high court keeps wage-raise measure on ballot A proposed ballot measure to gradually raise the state's hourly minimum wage from $8.50 to $11 will remain on the Nov. 6 general election ballot, the Arkansas S... by Michael R. Wickline - October 19, 2018

U.S. Rep. French Hill, Clarke Tucker decry 'lynching' radio ad A Republican congressman in central Arkansas and his challenger on Thursday condemned a political action committee's radio ad that suggests white Democrats will... by ANDREW DeMILLO THE ASSOCIATED PRESS - October 19, 2018

U.S. Sen. John Boozman seeks answers in Saudi case U.S. Sen. John Boozman is expressing concern about the disappearance of Washington Post contributing columnist Jamal Khashoggi, saying it's a mystery that must ... by Frank E. Lockwood - October 19, 2018

5 special justices named to hear appeal from owner of Little Rock TV station in defamation case Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday appointed five special justices to fill in for members of the Arkansas Supreme Court who recused from considering a broadcast co... by John Moritz - October 19, 2018

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