House GOP Leader Bruce Westerman Calls for Martha Shoffner's Removal
House Majority Leader Bruce Westerman on Tuesday asked Gov. Mike Beebe to convene lawmakers to remove Shoffner, a day after she appeared in court on federal extortion charges

House GOP Leader Bruce Westerman Calls for Martha Shoffner's Removal

by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press
3 hours ago

The top Republican in the Arkansas House is calling on the governor to begin the process to remove state Treasurer Martha Shoffner over federal charges she accepted cash from an investment broker. Bruce Westerman asked Gov. Mike Beebe to convene lawmakers to remove Shoffner.
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Update: Complaint Says Martha Shoffner Accepted $6,000 Payment from Broker

1 day ago

A criminal complaint alleges that Arkansas Treasurer Martha Shoffner accepted a $6,000 payment from a cooperating witness working for the FBI.
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Remington Plans $32 Million Expansion of Lonoke Ammunition Plant

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With no fanfare, Remington Arms Co. of Madison, N.C., announced earlier this month a $32 million expansion to its ammunition plant at Lonoke.
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Arkansas Best CEO Says Agreement With Teamasters Will Help 'Restore Profitability'

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Arkansas Best Corp. has seen a 68 percent increase in its share price since reaching a tentative agreement with the Teamsters, President and CEO Judy R. McReynolds tells shareholders during the company's annual meeting.
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