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Wednesday, Nov 3, 2004 Judge rules in Hutchinson's favor By Doug Thompson ROGERS - Republican Timothy C. Hutchinson is eligible to run for state House District 95, a judge ruled Tuesday after polls closed. - Wednesday, Nov 3, 2004 Income tax collections creating windfall By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Strong Arkansas individual and corporate income tax collections boosted October state revenues well above those of last October. - Wednesday, Nov 3, 2004 State banking department names new chief examiner LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas State Bank Department has named longtime employee Wilks Marshall Jr. - Wednesday, Nov 3, 2004 Past News Rain expected on Election Day By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Cool temperatures and the threat of heavy rain may not put a damper on a hotly contested presidential election in Arkansas, political observers say. - Tue, Nov 02, 2004 Pryor a no-show at Clinton visit By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor was the only Democratic member of Arkansas' congressional delegation absent Sunday from former President Bill Clinton's stop in Little Rock on behalf of presidential candidate U. - Tue, Nov 02, 2004 Judge to rule on Hutchinson residency case after polls close By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - A court decision on state House candidate Timothy Hutchinson's residency dispute will be announced after polls close at 7:30 tonight. - Tue, Nov 02, 2004 Auto parts jobs keep coming to Delta By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Eastern Arkansas continues to move closer to Gov. - Tue, Nov 02, 2004 Clinton campaigns for Kerry in Arkansas By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Former President Bill Clinton electrified an already upbeat Arkansas audience late Sunday in a campaign stop for John Kerry, the Democratic presidential nominee. - Mon, Nov 01, 2004 Pippen, Kennedy and Brooks among Hall of Fame picks LITTLE ROCK - An All-NBA choice seven times, an NFL Pro Bowler seven times and one of the two University of Arkansas football players to win the Outland Trophy are among the 12 people who will be inducted into the Arkansas Sports Hall of Fame in February. - Sun, Oct 31, 2004 Poll watchers, monitors plan to inundate voting sites By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - The "Janet Huckabee poll controversy" could possibly be a prelude to potential fireworks at the voting booths on Tuesday, especially with poll watchers possibly peering over voters' shoulders and adding to the confusion at already crowded voti - Sat, Oct 30, 2004 Clinton's influence debated By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Many credit President Clinton's visit to Pine Bluff four years ago on behalf of Mike Ross as turning the tide for Ross in the 4th District congressional race. - Sat, Oct 30, 2004 Flu shots canceled at state Capitol By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Flu shots normally made available to state Capitol employees and lawmakers have been canceled for now because of the vaccine's shortage this season. - Sat, Oct 30, 2004 Wetlands restoration project announced By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A $7 million project to restore 11,189 acres of land along the Arkansas River in Pulaski, Lonoke and Jefferson counties was announced Friday. - Sat, Oct 30, 2004 Supreme Court denies Hutchinson request to intervene By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Friday denied a petition by Timothy Hutchinson to review his residency case before a lower court judge decides the issue. - Sat, Oct 30, 2004 Second ethics complaint filed over term limits measure By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Supporters of a proposed amendment on Tuesday's ballot filed a second ethics complaint on Friday against Save Term Limits, the Arkansas group opposing the measure. - Sat, Oct 30, 2004 McAuliffe: Arkansas getting $250,000 in Kerry ads By Doug Thompson The Democratic National Committee is buying $250,000 in television and radio advertising in Arkansas because their internal numbers and other published polls show the presidential race here is tied, committee chairman Terry McAuliffe announced Thursday. - Fri, Oct 29, 2004 Lincoln, Holt show differences in Senate debate By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Democratic U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., and her Republican challenger, Jim Holt of Springdale, disagreed Thursday on whether a litmus test should be used when choosing judicial candidates for the federal bench and the U. - Fri, Oct 29, 2004 Hutchinson residency case gets hearing, awaits decision By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - After a full day of testimony Thursday, a Pulaski County Circuit Court judge did not rule but said he was unsure if Timothy C. - Fri, Oct 29, 2004 Freight firm to invest $33 million, plans two giant distribution centers By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Crittenden County, home to the state's prime super project site and the future location of a new $160 million auto part plants, received news Thursday that an Illinois company will invest millions in the region's growing industrial transportat - Fri, Oct 29, 2004 No magic bullets for health care or Iraq, Lincoln says By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - There are no easy answers on health care or Iraq, U. - Fri, Oct 29, 2004 24th person tests positive for West Nile LITTLE ROCK - A Phillips County man has tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, the state Department of Health reported Thursday. - Fri, Oct 29, 2004 Early voters turning out in record numbers By Wesley Brown and Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansans across the state continued to turn out in droves Wednesday to vote early ahead of the Nov. - Thu, Oct 28, 2004 Tightening race brings presidential race ads to Arkansas By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Television advertising on behalf of presidential candidate John Kerry began airing in Arkansas on Wednesday, an indication that the state has not been conceded to President Bush. - Thu, Oct 28, 2004 Supporters of term limits proposal cry foul By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Save Term Limits, an Arkansas group opposed to a measure that would extend term limits, is running a "deceptive and dishonest" advertising campaign, supporters of proposed Amendment 1 said Wednesday. - Thu, Oct 28, 2004 Elder Pryor presents Clinton School budget to lawmakers By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Former Gov. and U.S. Sen. David Pryor may have seemed a little out of place Wednesday at the state Capitol. - Thu, Oct 28, 2004 Court to hold hearing on Hutchinson today By Doug Thompson A hearing to determine whether former Benton County deputy prosecutor Timothy C. - Thu, Oct 28, 2004 Police must return truck, court rules By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The Fort Smith police should not have seized a pickup truck during a drug investigation because there wasn't evidence that the vehicle has been used to transport the drugs, the state court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. - Thu, Oct 28, 2004 Panel approves money for gasoline cleanups By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A state advisory committee on Tuesday awarded $370,235 to companies involved in 11 separate underground storage tank gasoline cleanup operations across Arkansas, including three in Fort Smith and one in Monticello. - Thu, Oct 28, 2004 Supreme Court orders hearing in Hutchinson residency case By Doug Thompson The state Supreme Court ordered a new hearing Tuesday on whether Timothy C. - Wed, Oct 27, 2004 Elementary schools recognized for excellence By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Twelve Arkansas elementary schools were recognized Tuesday for continuing excellence in student achievement. - Wed, Oct 27, 2004 Higher education needs more money, lawmakers told By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The good news, lawmakers were told Tuesday, is that more people are going to college than ever before and more are getting their degree. - Wed, Oct 27, 2004 Amendment 2 gets unanimous support from Arkansas congressional leaders By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Members of Arkansas congressional delegation gave their unanimous support Tuesday for Amendment 2, the constitutional initiative that backers say will help attract new industry to the state. - Wed, Oct 27, 2004 Acxiom expands into China By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - AcxiomCorp. announced Tuesday that it is expanding its international reach with the acquisition of a company in the world's fastest growing economy. - Wed, Oct 27, 2004 Lincoln criticizes President Bush at domestic violence rally By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Little Rock, criticized President Bush on Tuesday for cutting domestic programs "that make a difference in people's lives. - Wed, Oct 27, 2004 State oversight of property taxes failing, report finds By Doug Thompson Methods for appraising property for taxes vary too much from county to county in Arkansas and failure by the state Assessment Coordination Department is the cause of it, a panel of state-appointed experts has concluded. - Wed, Oct 27, 2004 Panel approves money for gasoline cleanups By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A state advisory committee on Tuesday awarded $370,235 to companies involved in 11 separate underground storage tank gasoline cleanup operations across Arkansas, including three in Fort Smith and one in Monticello. - Wed, Oct 27, 2004 Term limits poll shows lagging support By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Support appears to be deteriorating for a ballot proposal to extend the terms of Arkansas legislators, according to a new poll commissioned by the Arkansas News Bureau and Stephens Media Group. - Tue, Oct 26, 2004 Support still strong for marriage amendment, poll shows By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas voters continue to strongly support proposed Amendment 3, which would define marriage as only between a man and woman, according to a new poll by the Arkansas News Bureau and Stephens Media Group. - Tue, Oct 26, 2004 Arkansas News Bureau Poll Following is a complete copy of the questionnaire with results of the latest Arkansas News Bureau/Stephens Media Group political poll. - Tue, Oct 26, 2004 Tight race brings Clinton; Huckabee warning against complacency By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Without the presidential candidates in Arkansas to rally voters, top Republicans and Democrats are doing what they can to claim the state's six electoral votes. - Tue, Oct 26, 2004 Arkansas adds 162,000 new voters By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - The number of newly registered voters in Arkansas has reached 162,062 in 2004, according to Secretary of State Charlie Daniels. - Tue, Oct 26, 2004 Panel discusses executive clemency procedures By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Two prosecutors who have clashed with the governor on the issue of executive clemency told lawmakers on Monday the governor's new policy is a step in the right direction. - Tue, Oct 26, 2004 Holt unknown by half, survey finds By Doug Thompson Half of Arkansas' voters don't recognize the name of the Republican Party's U. - Mon, Oct 25, 2004 Pryor popularity high, poll finds By Doug Thompson Two years into his freshman term, U.S. Sen. Mark Pryor, D-Ark. - Mon, Oct 25, 2004 Women, independents help Kerry erase 9-point deficit By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Sen. John Kerry has pulled even with President Bush in Arkansas after being down 9 points, according to a new poll for the Arkansas News Bureau and Stephens Media Group. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Bush-Kerry voters split on Saddam-9-11 link By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Arkansans are split on the question of whether Saddam Hussein was personally involved in the Sept. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Iraq/economy still top issues in presidential race By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The top two issues in the presidential race in Arkansas continue to be Iraq and the economy and voters trust the president more on one issue and the challenger more on the other, which may account for the closeness of the race. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Gay marriage a top issue with most Arkansans By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The issue of gay marriage is on the minds of Arkansans who plan to vote in the Nov. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Guns a big issue in Arkansas By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Hunting is a major sport in Arkansas, especially in the 1st and 4th congressional districts of its eastern and southern regions, which may explain why voters there see guns as a major issue in the race. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 The pollster and methodology LITTLE ROCK - The second Arkansas News Bureau/Stephens Media Group political poll on the 2004 election was conducted by Opinion Research Associates Inc. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Arkansas a battleground, but status diminished By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas has been considered a presidential battleground state this year with most polls showing the race very close, but the state hasn't exactly enjoyed the status normally afforded a state that candidates consider crucial. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Lincoln seeking second term in U.S. Senate By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Months back there were all kinds of rumors about possible Republican opponents for incumbent Sen. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 NWA's congressional race contested again By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - For the third time since 2001, Northwest Arkansas' 3rd District U. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 'Not much of a shot' for congressional challengers By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Despite his liberal tag, U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder, D-Little Rock, has survived several conservative opponents since taking the central Arkansas seat in 1996. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Voters asked to rethink term limits By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - A proposal on the Nov. 2 ballot asks Arkansans to rethink their overwhelming vote to impose term limits in 1992. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Three state Senate seats undecided By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Incumbent state Sen. Sue Madison, D-Fayetteville, faces a challenge by term-limited state Rep. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Carson, Stovall and House wives in legislative races By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A former state representative from Fort Smith is trying to regain her House spot against an incumbent, and the wives of two term-limited House members are trying to replace their husbands in legislative races this year. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Two circuit judges in runoff for high court spot By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Circuit judges Jim Gunter of Hope and Collins Kilgore of Little Rock are vying for an open seat on the Arkansas Supreme Court after finishing one-two in a three-way race in May. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Initiated act would increase school millage rate By Doug Thompson A statewide school tax measure on the Nov. 2 ballot is less of a tax increase than it looks like, said the House of Representatives' speaker-designate. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Petitions leave marriage amendment to voters By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansans will decide Nov. 2 if marriage should be defined in the state constitution as being only between a man and a woman. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Amendment 2 has widespread support, little recognition By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Trying to find opposition to Amendment 2 on the Nov. - Sun, Oct 24, 2004 Heifer Foundation to host weekend of activities By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen, the Hollywood husband and wife team with Arkansas ties, will headline a black-tie dinner tonight celebrating Heifer International's 60 years of fighting hunger and poverty across the globe. - Sat, Oct 23, 2004 Democratic Party misses federal reporting deadlines By Doug Thompson The Democratic Party of Arkansas should have filed monthly reports of its campaign fund-raising and spending since June, a party spokesman confirmed Friday. - Sat, Oct 23, 2004 Arkansas telecom giants report strong 3Q results By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Alltel Corp. and SBC Communications Inc., the state's two largest phone carriers, both reported strong earnings in the third quarter in an otherwise dismal day on Wall Street. - Fri, Oct 22, 2004 Penny ante: Simmons First ups earnings by one cents By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Simmons First National Corp. on Thursday reported third quarter earnings of 47 cents per share, or $6. - Fri, Oct 22, 2004 Area proposed for young, disabled anglers By Joe Mosby LITTLE ROCK - Another trout fishing area designated for young people and disabled persons was proposed Thursday to the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission in its monthly meeting at Little Rock. - Fri, Oct 22, 2004 Tort reform divides House candidates in Rogers By Doug Thompson ROGERS - Tort reform, which limits liability in medical malpractice suits, has been in the law for more than a year "and I still haven't received my warm and fuzzy letter from the insurance company telling me my rates have gone down," Democratic House candi - Fri, Oct 22, 2004 Panel begins task of finding money for school buildings By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Three subgroups of a 35-member state panel began brainstorming Wednesday for ways to pay for court-ordered statewide school building improvements. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 Clinton to appear at youth service event on Little Rock Central campus By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Former President Bill Clinton will swear in 40 members of a national youth service group as part of his slate of busy activities ahead of the opening on the presidential library on Nov. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 New minor league stadium in the works By Harry King NORTH LITTLE ROCK - A $25 million baseball stadium for the Arkansas Travelers will be the centerpiece of 22-acre riverfront development, including 11 acres owned by Little Rock businessman Warren Stephens and 11 acres owned by North Little Rock. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 Supreme Court hears arguments in FOIA case By Jeff Arnold FORT SMITH - The Arkansas Supreme Court, holding session outside Little Rock for only the second time in its history, listened to arguments Wednesday in a Freedom of Information Act case involving the city of Fort Smith. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 Acxiom earnings on the rise, major changes made to executive team By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Acxiom Corp. on Wednesday reported that its second quarter earnings beat Wall Street estimates and bettered last year's results, while at the same announcing major changes in the company's executive suite. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 Pine Bluff receives $1.5 million federal grant By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The city of Pine Bluff received a $1.5 million federal grant on Wednesday to develop the Lakeshore Pavilion on Lake Pine Bluff. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 Commission denies Lincoln private club permit Sent Oct. 20, 2004 Arkansas News Bureau - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 Gordy to direct new education reform group By Aaron Sadler FORT SMITH -- A Fort Smith banker and former member of the state Board of Education has been hired to lead a statewide education reform group created by prominent Arkansas businessmen. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 State gets teacher training grant LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas has received more than $770,000 in federal funds to help train teachers, the state Department of Higher Education announced Wednesday. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 State of emergency declared for tornado ravaged counties LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Huckabee on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for three counties that suffered damage from tornadoes earlier this week. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 Boozman opponents criticize administration's policies, deficit By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Opponents of 3rd District U.S. Rep. John Boozman of Rogers criticized the president's policies and Boozman's support of them at a candidates' forum Wednesday. - Thu, Oct 21, 2004 Brainstorming finds no salve for predicted record high gas bills By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - State regulators brainstormed Tuesday with electric and gas utilities for ways to cushion the blow to Arkansans from record high natural gas prices this winter. - Wed, Oct 20, 2004 Lawmakers rip AGFC over budget, enforcement By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - State lawmakers on Tuesday accused the state Game and Fish Commission of illegally transferring money within its budget and agreed to delay approval of its two-year budget request. - Wed, Oct 20, 2004 Agencies seek 10.6 percent budget increase through 2007 LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas state agencies are seeking $3.88 billion for 2006 and $4. - Wed, Oct 20, 2004 Early childhood education improves economy, study shows By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Any plan to improve the state's economy should include quality preschool and early childhood education, the executive director of the Arkansas Advocates for Children and Families said Tuesday. - Wed, Oct 20, 2004 Lincoln: Troops' families deserve more than words By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Every soldier, sailor, airman or Marine in Iraq or elsewhere overseas has left people behind, and those people need the help of the rest of the country, Sen. - Wed, Oct 20, 2004 Early voting off to fast start By Rob Moritz and David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Voters took to the polls in droves on Monday, the first day of early voting in Arkansas for those who wish to vote before the Nov. - Tue, Oct 19, 2004 Term limits campaign heats up By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - A sudden influx of nearly half-a-million dollars will go to help a group trying to defeat a ballot proposal that would extend term limits. - Tue, Oct 19, 2004 Arkansas doing its share on water, candidates tell group By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Arkansas farmers are doing more than their share to protect water quality despite an ongoing dispute with Oklahoma authorities, candidates told the annual meeting of the Washington County Farm Bureau on Monday night. - Tue, Oct 19, 2004 Tricks, treats expected in third quarter reports for Arkansas companies By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Baldor Electric Co. kicked off the pre-election, pre-Halloween earnings period with a rousing third quarter report on Thursday. - Sun, Oct 17, 2004 Facilities panel to discuss privatization By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A committee looking at innovative ways to help local school districts pay for improvements to school buildings and the construction of new ones will discuss the possibility of privatization, lawmakers were told Friday. - Sat, Oct 16, 2004 Arkansans head out of state to gamble, survey says By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - A nationwide survey of casino gamblers released Thursday shows that 430,000 Arkansas adults made more than 2 million out-of-state trips to gamble at a casino last year, mostly across state lines to Mississippi and Louisiana. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Voter registration at record high By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas has its highest number of registered voters in the state's history leading up to the Nov. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Saline County sheriff cleared By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - An investigation conducted by Benton County prosecutor Bob Balfe has cleared the Saline County sheriff of any wrongdoing in connection with testimony he gave during a criminal trial, according to a report released Thursday. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Muscadine demand calls for growers, tax break, lawmakers told By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' most well-known grape and wine producers told lawmakers Thursday that a little government assistance could tap the state into a fast-growing muscadine industry. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Republicans continue protest of Democratic fundraising By Doug Thompson The state Republican Party protested Thursday that state Democrats are changing their story about planned efforts help Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Huckabee joins GOP colleagues for Bush tour LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Huckabee has joined 19 other Republican governors for a two-day nationwide tour on behalf of President Bush's re-election bid, the Republican National Committee announced Thursday. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Rape conviction upheld By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the life prison sentence given to a man convicted of raping a juvenile in Dumas. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Boozman, veterans celebrate pension change By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Leaders of local veterans groups held a joint news conference with U. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Flu vaccine on the way LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas Department of Health officials said Thursday they will have a limited supply of the flu vaccine beginning next month because of a national shortage of the vaccine, and it will only be available to high-risk groups. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Ruling in oil, gas lease decision reversed LITTLE ROCK - The state Supreme Court on Thursday reversed a lower court ruling in a natural gas royalty rights case out of Franklin County. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Governor appoints 18 to state panels LITTLE ROCK - The appointments of 18 Arkansas residents to state boards and commissions were announced Thursday by Gov. - Fri, Oct 15, 2004 Concerns prompt Huckabee to seek BMI change By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Huckabee said Wednesday that he would seek changes in the state's body mass index letter to parents after a complaint was aired by a Searcy woman. - Thu, Oct 14, 2004 Panel has questions about candidate's 'sabbatical' By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A legislative panel on Wednesday asked for more information on the circumstances surrounding the sabbatical given to a University of Central Arkansas administrator who is running for the state Legislature in Faulkner County. - Thu, Oct 14, 2004 Conviction upheld against man who threatened wife By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the 30-year sentence given to a resident of Mexico, who was convicted in Benton County last year of trying to kill his estranged wife and a Springdale police officer. - Thu, Oct 14, 2004 Four Delta grants awarded LITTLE ROCK - Four Arkansas Delta projects have received $565,071 in federal funds, Delta Regional Authority federal co-chairman Pete Johnson announced Wednesday. - Thu, Oct 14, 2004 State to recover $403,000 from drug company LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas will recover about $403,674 as part of a nationwide settlement between the federal government and the makers of the popular antihistamine drug, Claritin, state Attorney Gen. - Thu, Oct 14, 2004 It's Official: Day signs with RimRockers LITTLE ROCK - It's official - Todd Day is returning to Arkansas to play basketball. - Thu, Oct 14, 2004 Caseworker shortage critical, state Senator says By Doug Thompson SPRINGDALE - The shortage of caseworkers who investigate child abuse and neglect reports is severe in Washington County, exposing the rest of the state to a serious liability risk, state Sen. - Thu, Oct 14, 2004 State awarded $2.8 million in welfare bonus By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas will get a $2.8 million bonus from the federal government for progress in its welfare programs, U. - Wed, Oct 13, 2004 Federal White River irrigation ruling appealed By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Environmental groups, farmers and land owners along the White River on Tuesday appealed a federal court ruling that allowed the U. - Wed, Oct 13, 2004 Arkansas students invited to Clinton library opening LITTLE ROCK - Students from Arkansas' 258 school districts are being invited to attend the Nov. - Wed, Oct 13, 2004 Lawmakers begin budget hearings By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas lawmakers got a primer Tuesday on reading budget manuals as they began hearings on more than 200 agency budgets. - Wed, Oct 13, 2004 Foundation hands out $700,000 to expand business plan competition By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - The Donald W. Reynolds Foundation has awarded a grant of more than $700,000 to the Arkansas Capital Resource Corp. - Wed, Oct 13, 2004 Day expected to sign with RimRockers By Harry King LITTLE ROCK - To understand why Todd Day might be willing to play basketball for a few thousand dollars a month, you have to forget that he once got paid about $35,000 per game. - Wed, Oct 13, 2004 Huckabee better known than possible replacements By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Huckabee is not only well-known among Arkansas voters but still quite popular, ranking considerably higher in both name recognition and popularity in a new poll than some of those mentioned as possible gubernatorial replacements in 2 - Tue, Oct 12, 2004 Term limits proposal gains ground By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - A small majority of Arkansas voters oppose a proposal to extend the number of terms for state lawmakers, according to a new independent poll. - Tue, Oct 12, 2004 Arkansas News Bureau poll-results Following is the complete questionnaire and results used in the recent Arkansas News Bureau/Stephens Media Group political poll. - Tue, Oct 12, 2004 Education board keeps three districts on academic distress list By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education agreed Monday to keep three districts on the state's 2004 academic distress list, but two other districts were removed after consolidating with larger schools. - Tue, Oct 12, 2004 Budget hearings begin Tuesday By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Eighty-two state lawmakers on Tuesday will begin budget preparations for January's biennial legislative session. - Tue, Oct 12, 2004 Federal grant to help pay for AASIS By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A federal grant has been approved to cover about $42. - Tue, Oct 12, 2004 State GOP fires warning shot, Dems scoff By Doug Thompson The Republican Party of Arkansas responded Monday to published reports of a homegrown advertising campaign for Democratic nominee John Kerry with a warning of possible violations of federal election law. - Tue, Oct 12, 2004 Lincoln has 60 percent support, poll finds By Doug Thompson Incumbent U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln of Little Rock leads her election challenger, state Sen. - Mon, Oct 11, 2004 Poll: Support overwhelming for marriage amendment By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - Eight of 10 Arkansas voters support proposed Amendment 3, which would define marriage as only between a man and woman, according to a new poll by the Arkansas News Bureau and Stephens Media Group. - Mon, Oct 11, 2004 Forget polls and expect close race, Bush manager says By Doug Thompson ROGERS - Pay no attention to polls and pundits, whether they show President Bush leading or behind: This will be the most competitive presidential re-election campaign since the 1880s and it will be a close one, said Ralph Reed. - Mon, Oct 11, 2004 Frederick named to new term on SNPA board LITTLE ROCK - Sherman R. Frederick, president and chief executive officer of Stephens Media Group, has been named to a second three-year term on the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association Board of Directors. - Mon, Oct 11, 2004 Bush holds 9-point lead in Arkansas By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - South Arkansas voters - often advantage-Democrats - have contributed to a 9-point lead for President Bush over rival Sen. - Sun, Oct 10, 2004 Iraq, economy top issues in presidential race By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - The war in Iraq and the economy were identified as the issues most important to Arkansans in the presidential race, according to a new poll that gauged the significance of eight campaign issues. - Sun, Oct 10, 2004 The pollster and methodology Arkansas News Bureau LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas News Bureau/Stephens Media Group political poll on the 2004 election was conducted by Opinion Research Associates Inc. - Sun, Oct 10, 2004 Audit probe condemns Health Department management By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - A special report critical of Arkansas' 2,800-employee Department of Health was presented to a legislative panel on Friday. - Sat, Oct 09, 2004 State unemployment rate rises slightly, government hiring tops 200,000 By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - In the last unemployment report preceding the Nov. - Sat, Oct 09, 2004 Employment agency plans rollback of 2003 merger By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - The director of the state Employment Security Department told a legislative panel Friday that he plans to roll back last year's controversial union of his agency with the Arkansas Workforce Investment Board. - Sat, Oct 09, 2004 Early ballots sent to Arkansas National Guard troops LITTLE ROCK - A delay in getting some ballots to Arkansas county clerks did not prevent the state from mailing absentee ballots to Arkansas National Guard troops on time, Secretary of State Charlie Daniels said Friday. - Sat, Oct 09, 2004 Court rules marriage amendment can stay on ballot By Rob Moritz LITTLE ROCK - A proposed amendment that would define marriage as only between a man and woman will stay on the Nov. - Fri, Oct 08, 2004 Four Arkansans test positive for West Nile virus LITTLE ROCK - Four Arkansas residents tested positive for the mosquito-borne West Nile virus, the state Department of Health reported Thursday, bringing the total number of human cases in Arkansas this year to 19. - Fri, Oct 08, 2004 Governor appoints 24 to state panels LITTLE ROCK - The appointments of 24 Arkansas residents to state boards and commission were announced Thursday by Gov. - Fri, Oct 08, 2004 Saks bags first Arkansas store; coming to west Little Rock in 2006 By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Upscale retail giant Saks Inc. announced Wednesday that it will open its first Arkansas store in fall 2006, providing Dillard's Inc. - Thu, Oct 07, 2004 Benefits award reversed by court LITTLE ROCK - The state Court of Appeals on Wednesday ruled that Wilfredo Morales, a former employee of Terravista Landscape and Maintenance in Bentonville, was not entitled to unemployment benefits. - Thu, Oct 07, 2004 Wrongful death ruling upheld by court LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld a Washington County jury's decision favoring three paint manufacturers in a product liability lawsuit. - Thu, Oct 07, 2004 Lawmakers get first look at proposed school building standards By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Work will begin today calculating the cost of improvements to schools across the state following tentative endorsement of proposed school building standards by a legislative panel. - Wed, Oct 06, 2004 College students hold rally in support of Amendment 2 By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - Student leaders from central and eastern Arkansas said Tuesday at the state Capitol that Amendment 2 could salvage their career plans to work and stay in Arkansas. - Wed, Oct 06, 2004 Beebe announces mentoring program LITTLE ROCK - A new effort to recruit volunteer mentors for children was announced Tuesday by Attorney General Mike Beebe. - Wed, Oct 06, 2004 Teachers' fund hits rough spot, still near $8 billion in assets By Wesley Brown LITTLE ROCK - After several months of strong performance, the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System's nearly $8 billion portfolio "took a turn for the worse in the past two months," an investment consultant told the system's board members Monday. - Tue, Oct 05, 2004 Advocates for nursing home residents draw attention to cause By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Eighty-three-year-old Larry Wakefield retired to Hot Springs Village with his wife 14 years ago, leaving behind Wisconsin's high taxes and harsh winters. - Tue, Oct 05, 2004 State tax collections remain above forecast By David Robinson LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas tax collections for September came in at 5. - Tue, Oct 05, 2004 State to receive $1.3 million federal bonus LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas is getting a $1.3 million check from the USDA Food and Nutrition Service for the state's accuracy in determining benefits for Food Stamp Program recipients. - Tue, Oct 05, 2004 Patterson, former Donrey executive, dead at 73 By Aaron Sadler E.H. "Pat" Patterson, who was raised on a hardscrabble Mississippi farm and later became one of Donrey Media Group's top executives, died Sunday. - Tue, Oct 05, 2004 City loses out on appointments, governor says By Doug Thompson FAYETTEVILLE - Fayetteville and central Washington County have missed out on consideration for important appointments to state boards and commissions because Sue Madison is the area's state senator, Gov. - Tue, Oct 05, 2004 |
