Ex-Trump Spokeswoman Sanders Running for Arkansas Governor
Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, announces she’s running for Arkansas governor. read more >
Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, announces she’s running for Arkansas governor. read more >
The Harrison Regional Chamber of Commerce has nearly completed its transition, moving to a model laser-focused on economic and business development. read more >
A Sanders candidacy could test whether President Donald Trump and questions about his administration's credibility are political liabilities, even in solidly Republican states. read more >
The Arkansas Association of Asian Businesses is set to host an "East Meets West" business luncheon to celebrate the Lunar New Year. Speakers include Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and John Lehart, senior director of Global Government Affairs (Asia) at Walmart. read more >
An Arkansas panel has approved a 2 percent pay raise for all of the state's top elected officials except the lieutenant governor, who has said he didn't want the bump in salary. read more >
STEMconnector, a national association in Washington, made up of corporate, governmental and private groups, is working to encourage and support young girls and women in pursuing STEM studies. read more >
With proposals to slash taxes for low-income Arkansans and military veterans, Gov. Asa Hutchinson hopes to win the support of some fellow Republican legislators as well as Democrats who felt their top priorities were left out of a package helping middle-class taxpayers that was approved last year. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin and four business leaders speak against two proposals that would legalize marijuana use by those with certain medical conditions. read more >
Magellan Midstream Partners LP has officially opened 210-mile extension of a petroleum products pipeline from Fort Smith to North Little Rock. read more >
Arkansas' lieutenant governor suggests that marketing this year's presidential candidates is like selling a truck - say good things about your product and pointing out shortcomings about the other guy's offerings. read more >
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin says he's seeking re-election in two years, becoming the second statewide official to announce his candidacy in the 2018 election. read more >
Arkansas Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin says he has wrapped up an eight-week review of the state Department of Human Services. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday directed the leaders of state agencies, boards and commissions to assist the Arkansas Policy Foundation in a study of "overall efficiency for the improvement of state government." read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he wanted his Common Core task force to come up with an "Arkansas solution" as it waded into the debate over standards that have come under fire from many conservatives. Instead of solving a problem, the panel just bought him more time. read more >
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin says he thinks Arkansas should keep some elements of Common Core but make changes where necessary and rename the controversial education standards to more closely reflect the state's needs. read more >
Arkansas will change its provider of standardized tests, Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced Monday, the first shake up from an ongoing review of whether to retain Common Core education standards. read more >
Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Friday announced the members of his Governor’s Council on Common Core Review, which will be chaired by Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin. The governor's office said the members were chosen from more than 700 applicants and come from every corner of the state. read more >
Carl Vogelpohl quit as CEO of Legacy Neurosurgery in Little Rock after less than three months on the job to restart his political consulting business, Split Rail Consulting of Little Rock. read more >
Two Arkansas lawmakers are proposing to abolish the lieutenant governor's office, calling the state's No. 2 constitutional office an outdated post. read more >
By seeking the lieutenant governor's office, U.S. Rep. Tim Griffin represents a formidable weapon for fellow Republicans in their quest to take over the state's top elected spots in November. But the two-term congressman also represents an easy target for Democrats as they try to prevent that sweep. read more >
