by Associated Press 5/13/2013 11:18 am
Rep. Debra Hobbs says she's seeking the Republican nomination for Arkansas governor next year. The third-term lawmaker from Rogers on Monday said she'll formally launch her bid for the state's top office after June 17.
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 5/3/2013 04:49 pm
Bill Halter on Friday criticized Democratic rival Mike Ross and the Republican candidates for Arkansas governor for opposing the federal health care law, saying their stances would have prevented the state from providing insurance to thousands of low-income residents.
by Associated Press 5/1/2013 01:32 pm
The four announced candidates for next year's governor's race are scheduled to participate in events this week at the Delta Caucus Conference in Little Rock.
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 4/26/2013 04:06 pm
Now that he's running for governor, Mike Ross is portraying himself as a defender of abortion rights and criticizing state legislators who passed an abortion ban nearly identical to one he supported in Washington D.C.
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 3/24/2013 03:04 pm
Bill Halter and Mike Ross are moving closer toward what could be one of the biggest party fights ever for the state's top office.
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 12/21/2012 01:03 pm
Congressman Mike Ross says he's not reconsidering his decision to not run for governor in 2014 after Attorney General Dustin McDaniel admitted an inappropriate relationship.
by Lance Turner 11/27/2012 03:08 pm
Arkansas' Congressional delegation petitions U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff General Mark Welsh III about the Air Force's proposal to eliminate the A-10 mission in Fort Smith.
by Chuck Bartels, The Associated Press 11/27/2012 07:36 am
Southwest Power Pool Inc.'s decision to keep its $62 million headquarters in Arkansas indicates that the state can support major employers with highly educated workforces. But according to Nick Brown, the company's top executive, Arkansas needs to better train its young students for careers in technology.
by Andrew DeMillo, The Associated Press 11/6/2012 08:53 am
Republicans looked to win a historic majority in Arkansas' Legislature and sweep its four congressional seats in Tuesday's election, while Democrats hoped that the popularity of a two-term governor would prevail over the dislike of President Barack Obama as voters cast their ballots.