Arkansas Supreme Court
State Offices Billed Nearly $14K in Legal Fees Over FOI Lawsuit by Justice Hudson
Two state offices were billed a total of $13,926 in legal fees to defend themselves in a lawsuit filed by Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Courtney Rae Hudson to stop the release of certain documents to Arkansas Business. read more >
Too Far … Again (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
The marijuana industry just can’t help itself from taking a step too far at the ballot. read more >
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Why You Should Vote for Issue 2 (Hans Stiritz Commentary)
Local voters in Pope County should have final say on whether a proposed casino goes up. read more >
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Why You Should Vote Against Issue 2 (Natalie Ghidotti Commentary)
A casino operator is trying to revoke a rival’s gaming license, costing Arkansas a big opportunity. read more >
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‘Praiseworthy Purposes’ (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Our efforts to shine a light on the judiciary’s disciplinary body has us entangled in a lawsuit. read more >
by Hunter Field -
Arkansas Business Files Motion to Intervene in Supreme Court Justice’s FOIA Lawsuit
Associate Justice Courtney Rae Hudson obtained an injunction blocking the release of her emails and other records last week. read more >
Arkansas Supreme Court Justice Asks Judge to Block FOIA Request From Arkansas Business
Associate Justice Courtney Rae Hudson sought the injunction even though a majority of her fellow justices on the state’s highest court voted in favor of releasing the records. read more >
Justitia Omnibus (Hunter Field Editor’s Note)
Equal Justice. It is hard but necessary to separate personal feelings from the application of law. read more >
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State Supreme Court Reverses $34M Ruling Against Travel Companies in Tourism Tax Case
Arkansas counties, cities and advertising and promotion commissions had alleged that for years that firms such as Hotels.com, Hotwire, Expedia and Travelocity shorted tax revenue to the agencies. read more >
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State Chamber Voices Concerns in Case Against Online Travel Companies
The Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce wants to file a friend of the court brief that would support the online travel companies like Expedia, Priceline and Travelocity. read more >
Pope County Judge’s Letter Backs Cherokee Casino
Pope County Judge Ben Cross is doubling down on his support for a casino planned near Russellville by Cherokee Nation Businesses of Catoosa, Oklahoma. read more >
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State Supreme Court Rules Against Cherokee Casino in Russellville
The Arkansas Supreme Court threw plans for a Cherokee casino in Russellville into disarray on Thursday, upholding a ruling that voided the casino company’s license. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Governor Appoints Cody Hiland to Fill Arkansas Supreme Court Vacancy
The governor described Hiland's legal ideology as similar to jurists who are "bringing back strict originalism to our courts." read more >
by Scott Carroll -
The Tools They Need (Lance Turner Editor’s Note)
Our reporting shows that two groups keeping watch on Arkansas elected officials might need more help. read more >
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Fort Smith Cultivator License Keeps License But Remains in Court
River Valley Relief Cultivation’s Storm Nolan saw his license renewed even as the state Supreme Court reviews a lower court’s order for the license to be stripped. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
Keeping Tabs on the Justices
As high court justices continue to be scrutinized by underfunded agencies, investigations into their finances reveal inconsistencies with judicial ethics. read more >
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Arkansas Supreme Court Won’t Lift Order Blocking Education Overhaul
Opponents of the law are challenging a contract approved under the law for a charter school group to run an east Arkansas school district. read more >
Court: 2020 Sales Tax Can Fund Little Rock Highway Project
Arkansas Supreme Court justices reversed a lower court's ruling that had blocked the state from using the funds for the $1 billion overhaul of the I-30 corridor. read more >
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Arkansas Court Lifts Judge’s Ruling Against Mask Mandate Ban
Attorneys disagreed over whether the ruling will allow the state to begin enforcing the law. read more >
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Update: Cherokee Nation to Appeal Ruling That Voids Casino License
The ruling is universally expected to face an appeal. read more >
by Kyle Massey -
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