Mike Ross Vows to Cut Income Taxes If Elected Governor
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross unveiled a nearly $575 million proposal Wednesday to gradually cut Arkansas' income taxes, setting up a monthslong debate with his chief Republican rival for the state's top office over their competing tax cut plans. read more >
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Mike Ross Raises $550K in Final Months of 2013
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross has raised more than $550,000 in the final months of 2013 in his bid for Arkansas' top office. read more >
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Asa Hutchinson Raises $445K for Arkansas Gubernatorial Run
Former U.S. Rep. Asa Hutchinson's campaign says he raised more than $445,000 in the last three months of 2013 in his bid for the Republican gubernatorial nomination. read more >
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Candidates for Arkansas Governor Talk School Spending With Educators
The four announced candidates for Arkansas governor split along party lines Tuesday on whether the state Supreme Court ruled correctly when it said local school districts shouldn't have to give the state any leftover money after meeting the state's per-pupil spending targets. read more >
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Asa Hutchinson Aims to Cut Arkansas Income Tax If Elected Governor
Republican gubernatorial hopeful and former U.S. Rep. Asa Hutchinson says that if elected Arkansas governor, he would seek to reduce the income tax rate for people earning between $20,400 and $75,000. read more >
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Arkansas Governor Candidates to Address Educators
The candidates for Arkansas governor are to address educators at a conference in Hot Springs. read more >
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Mike Ross Calls for Tax Cut for Arkansas Manufacturers
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross is calling for the gradual reduction of the tax that Arkansas manufacturers pay for repairing or partly replacing machinery. read more >
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Mike Ross Raises $1M During Quarter for Governor’s Race
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross has raised more than $1 million over the past three months as he prepares for next year's Arkansas governor's race. read more >
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55 County Judges Back Mike Ross for Arkansas Governor
Fifty-five of Arkansas' 75 county judges are backing former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross' bid for governor next year. read more >
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Debra Hobbs: Add Job Applications to Government Aid
A Republican candidate for governor said Tuesday that too many people "have learned how to work the system" and that she would want anyone receiving government assistance to also fill out a job application when applying for aid. read more >
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Mike Beebe Backs Mike Ross’ Bid for Arkansas Governor
Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe endorsed former congressman Mike Ross on Saturday in his bid to succeed him as the state's top elected official, touting the Democrat and former congressman as the best choice. read more >
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At Political Animals Club, Mike Ross Criticizes GOP Rivals’ Tax Cut Plans
Democratic gubernatorial hopeful Mike Ross is criticizing his Republican rivals for the state's top office, accusing them of pushing for tax cuts without explaining to voters how they'd pay for them. read more >
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Curtis Coleman: Asa Hutchinson Tax Cut Plan ‘Short-Sighted’
Republican gubernatorial hopeful Curtis Coleman criticizes rival Asa Hutchinson's proposal to phase out Arkansas' income tax over time as "short-sighted." read more >
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Former Democrat Lawmaker Jerry Taylor Backs Asa Hutchinson for Governor
A former longtime Democratic lawmaker is backing Republican Asa Hutchinson's bid to become Arkansas governor. read more >
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Democrat Dianne Curry Drops Out of Lieutenant Governor’s Race
The president of the Little Rock School Board announced Tuesday she was dropping her 2014 bid for lieutenant governor and is considering a run for a central Arkansas congressional seat. read more >
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Bill Halter Quits Race for Governor to Avoid ‘Divisive Primary’
Former Lt. Gov. Bill Halter dropped out of the race for Arkansas governor Monday, saying he wanted to avoid a divisive primary with former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross for the Democratic nomination in 2014. Halter, who entered the race in January, told supporters about his decision in an email. read more >
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Bill Halter, Mike Ross Trade Jabs Over Health Care
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. read more >
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4 Gubernatorial Hopefuls to Address Delta Caucus Conference
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. read more >
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Former US Rep. Mike Ross Joins Arkansas Governor’s Race
Former U.S. Rep. Mike Ross has formally launched his bid to seek the Democratic nomination for governor next year. read more >
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Bill Halter Proposes Expanded Arkansas Scholarship Program
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Bill Halter is proposing an expanded scholarship program in Arkansas that would allow students who maintain a 2.5 grade point average to attend the state's public colleges and universities tuition free. read more >
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