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Beebe close to naming new state treasurer to replace Shoffner

Updated: May 22, 2013 8:56pm

LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Mike Beebe said Wednesday he has met with possible replacements for former state Treasurer Martha Shoffner, who resigned Tuesday amid an federal extortion charge, and will make...

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AG’s suit claims used car dealer sold vehicles without clear titles

Updated: May 02, 2013 6:04pm

LITTLE ROCK — A Greenbrier used car dealership sold dozens of vehicles to customers without providing them with clear titles to the vehicles, state Attorney General Dustin McDaniel claims in a...

Over $200 million in Delta investments announced

Updated: May 01, 2013 6:05pm

LITTLE ROCK — The Delta Regional Caucus on Wednesday announced more than $200 million in investments by businesses and nonprofit organizations in the economically depressed Delta region.

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State fiscal office increases revenue forecasts

Updated: May 01, 2013 6:00pm

LITTLE ROCK — Arkansas’ fiscal office Wednesday increased state revenue projections for this fiscal year and next, reflecting both modest economic growth and tax changes that go into effect for...

Russellville doctor re-sentenced, gets life in bombing

Updated: May 01, 2013 5:58pm

LITTLE ROCK — For the second time, a Russellville doctor was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday in a 2009 bombing that critically injured the chairman of the state Medical Board.

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New laws aim for Medicaid reform

Updated: Apr 30, 2013 7:19pm

LITTLE ROCK — At the same time that the state Department of Human Services is preparing for a massive expansion of health care coverage under the federal Affordable Care Act, the agency is also...

Court ruling on in-state FOI limitation bolsters Arkansas law

Updated: Apr 30, 2013 6:23pm

LITTLE ROCK — A U.S. Supreme Court ruling that affirmed a provision of Virginia law granting public access to government information only to residents of that state bolsters a similar limitation...

Former probation officer pleads guilty in ‘Operation Delta Blues’ case

Updated: Apr 30, 2013 6:18pm

LITTLE ROCK — A former state Department of Community Correction probation officer indicted in a federal sting operation in eastern Arkansas pleaded guilty Tuesday to one count of extortion.

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<p>A 20-foot-wide poster of the Mayflower, Ark., oil spill and a warning that “this is just a preview of what’s to come” if the pipeline from Canada to Texas is approved was installed this week on the floor of the Foggy Bottom D.C. Metro station, which is near the U.S. State Department. (Peter Urban Photo)</p>

State Department commuters target of Mayflower oil spill ad

Updated: Apr 30, 2013 3:34pm

WASHINGTON — The Mayflower oil spill has a starring role in an advertising campaign urging the State Department to reject the Keystone XL pipeline.

For the next month, State Department...

Program aims to educate on Shaken Baby Syndrome

Updated: Apr 30, 2013 2:07pm

LITTLE ROCK — A joint venture of Arkansas Children’s Hospital and the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences educates new and expectant parents about one of the most severe forms of child...

Latest ethics proposal rejected by AG

Updated: Apr 29, 2013 9:12pm

LITTLE ROCK — Attorney General Dustin McDaniel on Monday rejected the name and ballot title of a proposed constitutional amendment to impose new ethics reforms on state legislators.

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