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Friday, Sep 22, 2006

Candidates for governor squabble over payday lenders
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - The Democrat and Republican running for governor sparred over payday lenders Thursday with one accusing the other of not being as sincere in his opposition to the much-maligned business. - Friday, Sep 22, 2006

Crow named Carroll County district judge
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Huckabee on Thursday announced the appointment of Gerald Kent Crow of Berryville as district judge for the Eastern District of Carroll County. - Friday, Sep 22, 2006

Conviction in 1999 murder upheld
By Robin Mero
BENTONVILLE -Benton County's longest and most expensive murder case, according to local prosecutors, was put to rest Thursday when the Arkansas Supreme Court upheld the 2005 conviction of Albert Kieth Smith for kidnapping and murder. - Friday, Sep 22, 2006

Past News

State's jobless rate drops slightly to 5.3 percent
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' unemployment rate in August dropped one-tenth of a percentage point to 5. - Thu, Sep 21, 2006

Campaign to encourage students to take rigorous courses
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - State education officials Wednesday kicked off a new media campaign to emphasize the importance of rigorous courses to student achievement. - Thu, Sep 21, 2006

New Hutchinson ad touts plans to fight meth, illegal immigration
By James Jefferson
LITTLE ROCK - Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson promises a safer Arkansas in a new television ad touting his plans to curb meth addiction and illegal immigration. - Thu, Sep 21, 2006

Worker injured on retreat entitled to benefits, court rules
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A woman who was injured on a work-related "team bonding" retreat with co-workers is entitled to injury benefits, the Arkansas Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 21, 2006

Funding formula for school transportation discussed
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A panel of state lawmakers, public school bus drivers and transportation officials met Wednesday to try and develop a new public school transportation funding formula. - Thu, Sep 21, 2006

Beebe, Hutchinson endorsed by police unions, campaign in Central Arkansas
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Beebe and Republican opponent Asa Hutchinson both claimed police union endorsements Tuesday, campaigning in Central Arkansas a day after their first debate. - Wed, Sep 20, 2006

Committee declines to recommend two-year funding formula changes, inquires about funding disparities
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Legislators declined to endorse recommended changes to the two-year college funding formula Tuesday and questioned the formula's efficiency during a joint higher education subcommittee meeting at the Capitol. - Wed, Sep 20, 2006

Halter, Holt clash on immigration, schools, wages
By Doug Thompson
LITTLE ROCK - The two major party candidates for lieutenant governor clashed over deportation of illegal immigrants, prekindergarten classes in public schools and the state's minimum wage Monday night in a head-to-head debate. - Tue, Sep 19, 2006

Committee hears about Wal-Mart's energy saving efforts
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A state task force hopes to take a page from the world's largest retailer in designing future schools and other government facilities to be more energy efficient. - Tue, Sep 19, 2006

Clark to join UCLA as senior fellow
LITTLE ROCK - Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark will serve as a senior fellow at the University of California at Los Angeles this fall, the university announced Monday. - Tue, Sep 19, 2006

Wives hit campaign trail for husbands in governor's race
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Ginger Beebe and Susan Hutchinson may not be as well known as their husbands, but they are out making names for themselves during this campaign season. - Sun, Sep 17, 2006

Irrigation project's cost questioned, new cost study sought
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Under pressure from lawmakers, the head of Arkansas' natural resources agency agreed Friday to update the price tag of the embattled Grand Prairie irrigation project. - Sat, Sep 16, 2006

Beebe ahead on contributions for August
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - Democratic gubernatorial nominee Mike Beebe raised more than $150,000 more than Republican opponent Asa Hutchinson last month, according to August campaign financial disclosure reports filed Friday. - Sat, Sep 16, 2006

New online campaign filing option delayed
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - The introduction of a new system to file campaign finance reports online has been delayed until early next year, Secretary of State Charlie Daniels said Friday. - Sat, Sep 16, 2006

Ideas on how to repeal of tax on groceries discussed
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - With both the Democratic and Republican candidates for governor on board, the time is right for eliminating the sales tax on groceries in Arkansas, legislators said Thursday. - Fri, Sep 15, 2006

Attorney general candidates fight over veterans issues
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Republican candidate Gunner DeLay announced a plan to assist veterans returning from active duty through the state attorney general's office Thursday and questioned the patriotism of his Democratic opponent for the statewide office. - Fri, Sep 15, 2006

Medicaid reimbursement rates to jump for dentists
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' Medicaid reimbursement rates to dentists will greatly increase under a plan approved by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Gov. - Fri, Sep 15, 2006

Proposed new adult protective services rules discussed
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Implementing proposed new adult protective service rules, including hiring additional field workers, will carry a price tag of about $3. - Fri, Sep 15, 2006

Court affirms dismissal in Williamson case, contempt finding against Stilley
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - A Fayetteville woman lost an appeal to the state Supreme Court on Thursday in a child support case involving NBA player and former Razorback basketball star Corliss Williamson. - Fri, Sep 15, 2006

2007 may bring shorter spring turkey season
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Arkansas News Correspondent - Fri, Sep 15, 2006

Governor announces appointments to state panels
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Huckabee announced 36 appointments to state boards and commissions Thursday. - Fri, Sep 15, 2006

Beebe would boost library spending; Hutchinson touts health care
By Doug Thompson
LITTLE ROCK - The major party candidates for governor pitched additional state spending initiatives Wednesday, with Democrat Mike Beebe proposing a $1. - Thu, Sep 14, 2006

New hearing ordered in lawsuit over accountant's advice
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday ordered a new hearing in a lawsuit involving an accountant and tax advice he gave a Benton County business. - Thu, Sep 14, 2006

Democrats pass on answering conservative group's election questionnaire
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Democratic candidates for top statewide offices passed on answering questions posed by a conservative pro-family organization for its online voting guide for the 2006 general election, a spokesman said Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 14, 2006

Gas prices dropping; Russellville has some of the lowest
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Gas prices continued to drop around Arkansas on Tuesday, and Russellville had some of the lowest prices in the state. - Wed, Sep 13, 2006

Committee hears possible solutions to child support problem
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - State officials suggested ways to curb non-payment of child support, including a grant program to provide prosecutors with more resources to handle the caseload and a freeze on property transfers by deadbeat parents, during a joint committee m - Wed, Sep 13, 2006

No Democratic opponent in District 95 race
By Doug Thompson
LITTLE ROCK - The Democratic Party of Arkansas has conceded the District 95 House race to Republican Aaron Burkes of Lowell after the Democratic candidate quit the race. - Wed, Sep 13, 2006

Stephens reorganization gains approval
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - Warren A. Stephens has received final regulatory approval for his sole ownership of Stephens Inc. - Wed, Sep 13, 2006

Five years later, governor, victims' families remember Sept. 11
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Rebecca McDowell's niece, Sara Low, was serving as a flight attendant for America Airlines on Sept. - Tue, Sep 12, 2006

Board approves waiver for Cabot school
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Education on Monday voted to approve two waivers allowing Cabot junior high students who lost their school in a fire to attend fewer days this school year. - Tue, Sep 12, 2006

ATRS board interviews candidates for executive director post
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - The board of trustees of the Arkansas Teacher Retirement System interviewed three people for the soon-to-be vacated position of executive director on Monday, but no decision was made. - Tue, Sep 12, 2006

Prosecution for non-support and other issues need study, legislator says
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - A steady stream of constituents complaining about not receiving child support payments has one state legislator searching for answers. - Tue, Sep 12, 2006

Lawmakers seek options in misappropriation of funds cases
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A state prosecutor cautioned legislators Friday not to overstep their authority as lawmakers ponder whether to take a hand in deciding whether to pursue criminal charges when state audits uncover unauthorized use of funds. - Sat, Sep 09, 2006

Hutchinson considers other sources for research funds
By Doug Thompson
FAYETTEVILLE - Republican candidate Asa Hutchinson said Friday he would consider other sources of money besides the state's General Improvement Fund for research projects at state universities if elected governor. - Sat, Sep 09, 2006

Higher education coordinating board approves revised bond project proposals
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board on Friday approved a revised list of capital improvement projects for a $250 million bond proposal on the Nov. - Sat, Sep 09, 2006

Democrat, facing federal indictment, drops out of House race
By Doug Thompson
FAYETTEVILLE - Democrat Robbyn Tumey of Rogers, facing a federal indictment, confirmed Friday that she has dropped out of the race for the District 95 state House seat. - Sat, Sep 09, 2006

March planned on anniversary of terrorist attacks
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - Gov. Mike Huckabee on Friday ordered state flags to be flown at half-staff Monday on the fifth anniversary of the Sept. - Sat, Sep 09, 2006

Clinton helps Beebe raise more than $600,000 for campaign
By Rob Moritz
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Former President Bill Clinton attended two fund-raisers for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Beebe on Thursday, helping the candidate raise more than $600,000 for his campaign. - Fri, Sep 08, 2006

Voting system to be ready by November election, official pledges
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Representatives from the company hired to institute electronic voting statewide under a $15. - Fri, Sep 08, 2006

TEA board employee fired over misuse of state credit card
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - An employee of the Arkansas Transitional Employment Board was fired after it was discovered that she used the agency's credit card to purchase personal items totaling $27,052, a legislative panel heard Thursday. - Fri, Sep 08, 2006

Hutchinson sets goal of cutting drug abuse in half in four years
By Doug Thompson
SPRINGDALE - Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson said Thursday that, if elected, he would set a goal of cutting drug use by 50 percent during his first term. - Fri, Sep 08, 2006

Officials say information sharing, training key since terrorist attacks
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Since the terrorist attacks five years ago, Arkansas law enforcement agencies have changed their focus to preventing terrorist attacks with improved communications boosting their efforts, state officials said Thursday. - Fri, Sep 08, 2006

Wooldridge staffer joins Holt
By Doug Thompson
SPRINGDALE - The former campaign manager of failed Democratic lieutenant governor's candidate Tim Wooldridge is now a volunteer for Republican nominee Jim Holt. - Fri, Sep 08, 2006

Cellas donate $1 million to new foundation
HOT SPRINGS - The family of Oaklawn Park owner Charles Cella made good on a promise made during last year's election on expanded gambling at the thoroughbred racetrack Thursday, donating $1 million to a citizen improvement foundation. - Fri, Sep 08, 2006

Daniels proposes state-funded county election coordinators; Lagrone clarifies son's voting status
Betsy Turner and Doug Thompson
LITTLE ROCK - Secretary of State Charlie Daniels on Wednesday proposed placing state-funded election coordinators in each of Arkansas 75 counties to help eliminate voting problems that plagued the May primaries. - Thu, Sep 07, 2006

Costs for college rising faster than income, study shows
By Doug Thompson
FAYETTEVILLE - The cost of a college education in Arkansas and 42 other states is rising faster than per capita income, according to results of a study by a non-profit higher education group released Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 07, 2006

Immigration process should be overhauled to ease way for illegal workers, governor says
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Bombarded with questions and complaints about illegal immigration, Gov. - Thu, Sep 07, 2006

Officials unveil new online teacher professional development program
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas teachers can now take required professional development courses online through a new program, Arkansas IDEAS, introduced Wednesday. - Thu, Sep 07, 2006

Lawmakers review regulations for gas drilling, gaming machines
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - State legislators Wednesday reviewed new rules and regulations governing booming natural gas exploration in western Arkansas and expanded gambling at the state's two pari-mutuel racetracks. - Thu, Sep 07, 2006

Pine Bluff sexual assault conviction upheld
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the six-year prison sentence and $15,000 fine given to Rikko Smith of Pine Bluff, who was convicted last year of second-degree sexual assault. - Thu, Sep 07, 2006

Beebe proposes scholarships for low-income student
By Doug Thompson
FAYETTEVILLE - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Beebe on Tuesday proposed earmarking up to $12 million for college scholarships for low-income Arkansans. - Wed, Sep 06, 2006

Higher education institutions submit revised projects for bond package
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Several Arkansas college and universities are seeking to have different projects funded by a statewide bond proposal but most went with their original plans in a revised list that the state Department of Higher Education released Tuesday. - Wed, Sep 06, 2006

State revenues up in August
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas tax collections were up slightly last month but the state's economic growth appears to be slowing, the state fiscal director said Tuesday. - Wed, Sep 06, 2006

Direction sought in developing rules for 'any willing provider' law
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - The state insurance commissioner sought legislative direction Tuesday in determining how far the Arkansas Insurance Department can go in developing new rules and regulations for the state's so-called "any willing provider" law. - Wed, Sep 06, 2006

Clinton to attend fundraisers for Beebe, McDaniel
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - Former President Bill Clinton will be in Arkansas Thursday to attend fundraisers for the Democratic nominees for governor and attorney general. - Wed, Sep 06, 2006

Anderson challenges Boozman on prescriptions, taxes, fuel
By Doug Thompson
FAYETTEVILLE - Third District congressional challenger Woody Anderson of Fort Smith announced that he would support a simpler, more understandable prescription drug plan, alternative energy sources and an end to "corporate welfare" on capital gains taxes an - Wed, Sep 06, 2006

Bingo amendment quietly goes before voters in November
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - With the governor's race and others for constitutional offices garnering headlines, the only constitutional amendment on the Nov. - Sun, Sep 03, 2006

Lawmakers considering sales tax reduction for off-road diesel fuel
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Users of off-road diesel fuel in Arkansas - farmers, city and county road crews, construction companies and timber haulers - would receive a sales tax break on fuel cost under a plan being developed by lawmakers. - Sun, Sep 03, 2006

Hutchinson: Exempt bed tax, repeal food tax now
By Doug Thompson
FAYETTEVILLE - Governor's candidate Asa Hutchinson said he would support a waiver to exempt private-pay, long-term care facilities from the so-called bed tax. - Sat, Sep 02, 2006

Funding formula for school transportation to be developed
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A panel of state lawmakers voted Thursday to include a variety of education associations in the development of a new public school transportation funding formula. - Fri, Sep 01, 2006

Secretary of state encourages military personnel to request absentee ballots
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - As Secretary of State Charlie Daniels encouraged military personnel to request absentee balloting for the Nov. - Fri, Sep 01, 2006

School leaders to Hutchinson: Pay gap biggest school problem
By Doug Thompson
PEA RIDGE - Gaps between pay for teachers between large and small districts are a much bigger problem for small school districts than state education standards, Pea Ridge School District leaders told governor's candidate Asa Hutchinson on Thursday. - Fri, Sep 01, 2006

Bush brings in more than $400,000 for Hutchinson, state GOP
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - President Bush praised Republican Asa Hutchinson as a leader at a fundraiser Wednesday while pulling in more than $400,000 to be split between Hutchinson's gubernatorial campaign and the state Republican Party. - Thu, Aug 31, 2006

Committee approved funding study
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - The House and Senate education committees accepted a draft education funding adequacy study Wednesday, proposing an increase in poverty money but no increase in teacher salaries. - Thu, Aug 31, 2006

State agriculture chief says modified rice poses no health risk
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - The appearance of genetically modified rice in Arkansas poses no health risks but is affecting sales particularly in Western Europe, state Agriculture Secretary Richard Bell told legislators Wednesday. - Thu, Aug 31, 2006

Beebe: Leave the 350 consolidation number alone
By Doug Thompson
FARMINGTON - Democratic governor's candidate Mike Beebe said Wednesday he opposes increasing the minimum enrollment of Arkansas school districts from 350 students. - Thu, Aug 31, 2006

ADEM says pilot program to pair counties for emergency preparedness
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - The state emergency management office announced a pilot program Wednesday pairing six counties in eastern and western Arkansas to prepare for a possible earthquake in the New Madrid Seismic Zone in Northeast Arkansas. - Thu, Aug 31, 2006

Court of Appeals rules for Verkamps
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Monday ordered a new hearing in a legal battle over the surface and mineral rights to a piece of Franklin County property owned by a state legislator. - Thu, Aug 31, 2006

More students taking, scoring well on AP courses as SAT scores rise, education officials say
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Scores for Advanced Placement course tests and the SAT are up this year in Arkansas along with participation in the AP program, state education officials announced Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 30, 2006

Southland preparing for new gaming machines
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - The president of Southland Greyhound Park in West Memphis said Tuesday that new electronic games should be ready for patrons to play in November. - Wed, Aug 30, 2006

Poverty in Arkansas down slightly
LITTLE ROCK - Overall poverty in Arkansas has dropped slightly but still remains above the national average, according to U. - Wed, Aug 30, 2006

Lawsuit filed over genetically modified rice
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A group of 20 rice farmers in Lonoke County filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against Bayer CropScience LP and Riceland Foods Inc. - Wed, Aug 30, 2006

Bush visit about money, won't hurt Hutchinson, observers say
By James Jefferson
LITTLE ROCK - The one thing Republican Asa Hutchinson can count on from today's scheduled visit by George Bush is money for his gubernatorial campaign, political observers said Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 30, 2006

Arkansas Right to Life endorses Hutchinson
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas' leading anti-abortion group endorsed Republican Asa Hutchinson for governor Tuesday. - Wed, Aug 30, 2006

Pryor: No immigration reform without president
By Doug Thompson
BENTONVILLE - Immigration reform will not pass this year without President Bush's personal intervention with congressional leaders, Sen. - Wed, Aug 30, 2006

AG candidates spar over legislative votes, ethics
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Republican attorney general candidate Gunner DeLay accused Democratic opponent Dustin McDaniel of being soft on illegal immigration Monday, and the two also questioned each other's ethics. - Tue, Aug 29, 2006

Schools to teach planetary change without updated textbooks
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Arkansas schools will rely on teachers or small correction inserts to explain the elimination of the ninth planet until new textbooks can reflect the change in the future. - Tue, Aug 29, 2006

Bush to be in Little Rock Wednesday
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - President Bush is to honor a Sherwood woman for her work in helping people displaced by Hurricane Katrina during a visit to Little Rock on Wednesday. - Tue, Aug 29, 2006

Candidates respond to AARP issues
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Gubernatorial candidates Mike Beebe, a Democrat, and Asa Hutchinson, a Republican, both said Monday they support the top items on the legislative agenda of AARP Arkansas. - Tue, Aug 29, 2006

Up to 650 eligible for early parole hearings
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - The state Board of Corrections invoked the Emergency Powers Act on Tuesday, making up to 650 prison inmates eligible for early parole hearings. - Tue, Aug 29, 2006

Little Rock man takes Bassmaster win
By Joe Mosby
LITTLE ROCK - Scott Rook's first win on the Bassmaster circuit came in familiar waters. - Tue, Aug 29, 2006

Variables numerous in polling, pollsters say
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A poll showing Democrat Mike Beebe with a 21-point lead over Republican Asa Hutchinson in the Arkansas governor's race raises as many questions about the process as it does about the results. - Sun, Aug 27, 2006

One year after Katrina, support continues as state re-examines emergency procedures
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - A year after thousands of stunned and weary Hurricane Katrina evacuees showed up at Arkansas' door and received a helping hand, state charities are still helping the needy as state officials re-evaluate emergency plans. - Sun, Aug 27, 2006

Hutchinson touts plan to protect rural schools
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Flanked by supporters of recently closed Paron high school, Republican gubernatorial candidate Asa Hutchinson announced a plan Friday that he said would protect rural schools from being closed for reasons other than academics. - Sat, Aug 26, 2006

Bush has low approval ratings among Arkansans, poll shows
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - President Bush, who received 55 percent of the Arkansas vote in his re-election victory just two years ago, currently has a 36 percent approval rating in the state, according to a new poll. - Fri, Aug 25, 2006

Pryor and Lincoln approval ratings stay above the 50 percent mark, polls say
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - A majority of Arkansans gave both of the state's Democratic U. - Fri, Aug 25, 2006

Poll: Clinton, Clark best Huckabee in potential '08 White House match-ups
By James Jefferson
LITTLE ROCK - A new poll shows Arkansans favor Democratic Sen. - Fri, Aug 25, 2006

Higher education bond campaign set
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - Supporters of a proposed $250 million higher education bond package on the Nov. - Fri, Aug 25, 2006

Beebe talks up drug policy and gets endorsement of sheriffs
By Betsy Turner
NORTH LITTLE ROCK - Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Beebe proposed a plan to increase personnel for drug court programs and picked up the endorsement of 68 Arkansas sheriffs Thursday. - Fri, Aug 25, 2006

Bryan decries exclusion from Beebe-Hutchinson debates
Arkansas News Bureau
LITTLE ROCK - No other candidates for governor will be included in a series of debates featuring Democrat Mike Beebe and Republican Asa Hutchinson, campaign officials for the two major party candidates said Thursday. - Fri, Aug 25, 2006

McDaniel out front in AG's race
By Betsy Turner
LITTLE ROCK - Democrat Dustin McDaniel has a 33-point advantage over Republican opponent Gunner Delay in the race for state attorney general, according to a new poll. - Thu, Aug 24, 2006

Poll: Arkansans want time limit on Iraq
By Doug Thompson
FAYETTEVILLE - Most Arkansans favor withdrawing U.S. troops from Iraq immediately or according to a definite timetable, results of new poll show. - Thu, Aug 24, 2006

Green Party can be on state ballot, judge rules
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Green Party candidates, including one for governor, can be on the Nov. - Thu, Aug 24, 2006

AARP plans statewide campaign to discuss issues
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - AARP Arkansas plans to push an agenda for improved long-term care funding, better security for nursing home residents and payday lending reform in a statewide campaign this fall, the organization announced Wednesday. - Thu, Aug 24, 2006

Ad campaign questions Beebe's tax claims
By Rob Moritz
LITTLE ROCK - A conservative group known as Coalition for Arkansas' Future launched a television ad campaign Wednesday critical of Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mike Beebe's voting record on taxes. - Thu, Aug 24, 2006