Asa Hutchinson
Broadband, Waterways & Highways: Arkansas’ $4.8B Federal Infrastructure Boost
The Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act has delivered nearly $4.8 billion to Arkansas since 2022, fueling essential upgrades across highways, bridges, broadband, and clean water systems. read more >
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Former Gov. Asa Hutchinson to Join UA Law School
As executive in residence, Hutchinson will teach a course on leadership in state and federal government and participate in continuing legal education and moot court programs. read more >
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Joins Scripps News as Political Analyst
He'll join Scripps News every Monday on “The Race,” a program about how politics and the 2024 campaigns are impacting communities across the country. read more >
The Quixotic Quest of Asa Hutchinson (Editorial)
Asa Hutchinson’s bid for the Republican Party presidential nomination took courage. read more >
Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson Ends His Campaign for President
Hutchinson's exit came a day after he finished sixth in Iowa's leadoff caucuses, well behind Donald Trump and other top rivals. read more >
State Does About-Face On China
Arkansas was one of numerous states that took part in a frenzy of activity aimed at bringing over Chinese companies to set up operations. But a new state law makes clear that such investments are now viewed with suspicion. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Sanders Endorses Former Boss Trump in Presidential Race
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is endorsing former President Donald Trump in the Republican presidential race. read more >
Biden, Trump Qualify for Arkansas Ballot As Filing Period Begins
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have qualified for the ballot in Arkansas as the filing period for the state's elections next year have kicked off. read more >
Arkansas Looks to Utah as a Blueprint for Economic Development Success
Arkansas Commerce Secretary Hugh McDonald looks to Utah as a model when it comes to attracting high-tech industries, ranging from internet startups and biotech firms to pharmaceuticals, defense contractors and fintech companies. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Arkansas Poll: Sanders’ Approval Rating at 48%
The economy and politics/politicians are again among the top concerns for Arkansans, and Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ approval rating is 48%, the lowest for an Arkansas governor since her father’s 47% in 2003. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Hutchinson Vows to Keep Running After Manager Leaves Presidential Campaign
Asa Hutchinson says the campaign manager for his beleaguered bid for the Republican presidential nomination is departing. But the former Arkansas governor says he's not dropping out of the crowded race. read more >
A Sign of the Times
At one time, Arkansas couldn’t get enough of Chinese investment. Times have changed. read more >
by Lance Turner -
Weathering the Storm: Assessing the Levee System Post-2019 Floods
Concern about the aging levees have waned since the floods, but experts say there's potential for a disaster if not maintained. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Judge Strikes Down Arkansas Ban on Gender-Affirming Care for Minors
The state is likely to appeal the decision to the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which last year upheld a temporary order blocking the law. read more >
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 >
by Lara Farrar -
Former Arkansas U.S. Rep. Marion Berry, Who Served 7 Terms, Dies at 80
He was known for his blunt rhetoric and advocacy for farmers and older residents. read more >
Hutchinson’s Campaign Launch Highlights Bentonville
Hutchinson's campaign event on Wednesday gives the former two-term governor and increasingly outspoken critic of Donald Trump a chance to introduce himself on a national stage as he makes an uphill bid for the GOP nomination. read more >
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Update: Lawmakers Send Governor Bill to Amend Computer Science Requirements
The state Chamber of Commerce still opposes the bill; Mike Hernandez, head of the Arkansas Association of Educational Administrators, which represents superintendents, is in favor of it. read more >
by Lara Farrar -
Arkansas Lawmakers Give First OK to Income Tax Cut Plan
Arkansas lawmakers give initial approval to a plan to cut the state's individual and corporate income taxes by $124 million a year. read more >
by Associated Press -
Ex-Arkansas GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson Is Running for President
He's offering himself as an alternative for Republicans ready to turn the party away from Donald Trump. read more >
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