Saturday, November 16, 2024

Arkansas judge blocks state from enforcing mask mandate ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on mask mandates after lawmakers left the prohibition in place despite a rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas judge blocks state from enforcing mask mandate ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on mask mandates after lawmakers left the prohibition in place despite a rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas judge blocks state from enforcing mask mandate ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on mask mandates after lawmakers left the prohibition in place despite a rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas judge blocks state from enforcing mask mandate ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An Arkansas judge on Friday temporarily blocked the state from enforcing its ban on mask mandates after lawmakers left the prohibition in place despite a rising number of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 3 MONTHS AGO

GOP governor's vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Free lottery tickets for those who get vaccinated had few takers. Free hunting and fishing licenses didn't change many minds either. And this being red-state Arkansas, mandatory vaccinations are off the table.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

GOP governor's vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Free lottery tickets for those who get vaccinated had few takers. Free hunting and fishing licenses didn't change many minds either. And this being red-state Arkansas, mandatory vaccinations are off the table.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

GOP governor's vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Free lottery tickets for those who get vaccinated had few takers. Free hunting and fishing licenses didn't change many minds either. And this being red-state Arkansas, mandatory vaccinations are off the table.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

GOP governor's vaccination tour reveals depths of distrust

TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — Free lottery tickets for those who get vaccinated had few takers. Free hunting and fishing licenses didn't change many minds either. And this being red-state Arkansas, mandatory vaccinations are off the table.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former NFL player announces bid for Senate seat in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former NFL player Jake Bequette on Monday announced he's challenging Arkansas Sen. John Boozman in next year's Republican primary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former NFL player announces bid for Senate seat in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former NFL player Jake Bequette on Monday announced he's challenging Arkansas Sen. John Boozman in next year's Republican primary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Former NFL player announces bid for Senate seat in Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Former NFL player Jake Bequette on Monday announced he's challenging Arkansas Sen. John Boozman in next year's Republican primary.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor ponders future in GOP turned Trumpian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas has been in the national spotlight this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor ponders future in GOP turned Trumpian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas has been in the national spotlight this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor ponders future in GOP turned Trumpian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas has been in the national spotlight this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor ponders future in GOP turned Trumpian

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Leading a state that went heavily for Donald Trump in the 2020 election and that has enacted some of the most aggressive laws on social issues, Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson in Arkansas has been in the national spotlight this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 4 MONTHS AGO

In GOP strongholds, a big push on 'culture war' legislation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the “culture wars" reaching his desk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

In GOP strongholds, a big push on 'culture war' legislation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the “culture wars" reaching his desk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

In GOP strongholds, a big push on 'culture war' legislation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the “culture wars" reaching his desk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

In GOP strongholds, a big push on 'culture war' legislation

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — An ardent abortion foe who once opposed allowing gay couples to be foster parents, Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson is the unlikeliest figure to complain about bills on the “culture wars" reaching his desk.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas lawmakers enact transgender youth treatment ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday made the state the first to ban gender confirming treatments and surgery for transgender youth, enacting the prohibition over the governor's objections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas lawmakers enact transgender youth treatment ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday made the state the first to ban gender confirming treatments and surgery for transgender youth, enacting the prohibition over the governor's objections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas lawmakers enact transgender youth treatment ban

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers on Tuesday made the state the first to ban gender confirming treatments and surgery for transgender youth, enacting the prohibition over the governor's objections.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making the state the second to approve such a restriction so far this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making the state the second to approve such a restriction so far this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making the state the second to approve such a restriction so far this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor signs transgender sports ban into law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Thursday signed a law banning transgender women and girls from competing in school sports teams consistent with their gender identity, making the state the second to approve such a restriction so far this year.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban into law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its landmark Roe v. Wade decision but opponents vow to block before it takes …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban into law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its landmark Roe v. Wade decision but opponents vow to block before it takes …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban into law

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday signed into law legislation banning nearly all abortions in the state, a sweeping measure that supporters hope will force the U.S. Supreme Court to revisit its landmark Roe v. Wade decision but opponents vow to block before it takes …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

GOP states weigh limits on how race and slavery are taught

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Complaining about what he called indoctrination in schools, former President Donald Trump created a commission that promoted “patriotic" education and played down America's role in slavery. But though he's out of the White House and the commission has disbanded, the cause hasn't died. Lawmakers in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP states weigh limits on how race and slavery are taught

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Complaining about what he called indoctrination in schools, former President Donald Trump created a commission that promoted “patriotic" education and played down America's role in slavery. But though he's out of the White House and the commission has disbanded, the cause hasn't died. Lawmakers in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

GOP states weigh limits on how race and slavery are taught

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Complaining about what he called indoctrination in schools, former President Donald Trump created a commission that promoted “patriotic" education and played down America's role in slavery. But though he's out of the White House and the commission has disbanded, the cause hasn't died. Lawmakers in …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Trump spokeswoman Sanders running for Arkansas governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump's former chief spokeswoman, announced she's running for Arkansas governor at a time other Republicans are distancing themselves from the former president facing an impeachment charge that he incited the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Trump spokeswoman Sanders running for Arkansas governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump's former chief spokeswoman, announced she's running for Arkansas governor at a time other Republicans are distancing themselves from the former president facing an impeachment charge that he incited the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Ex-Trump spokeswoman Sanders running for Arkansas governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump's former chief spokeswoman, announced she's running for Arkansas governor at a time other Republicans are distancing themselves from the former president facing an impeachment charge that he incited the deadly siege at the U.S. Capitol.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, a senior campaign official told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

AP Source: Sarah Sanders running for Arkansas governor

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Sarah Sanders, Donald Trump’s former chief spokeswoman and one of his closest aides, is running for Arkansas governor, a senior campaign official told The Associated Press.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 9 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor: Don't retreat from virus safety steps

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov Asa Hutchinson urged lawmakers Tuesday to not “retreat" from the state's coronavirus safety measures and to enact hate crimes legislation as he delivered a State of the State address 11 months into the pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas Legislature begins session in middle of pandemic

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate rejected an effort Monday to penalize members who don’t wear face masks, as lawmakers returned to the Capitol in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Arkansas Legislature begins session in middle of pandemic

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The Arkansas Senate rejected an effort Monday to penalize members who don’t wear face masks, as lawmakers returned to the Capitol in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Effort in Arkansas to enact hate crimes law in jeopardy

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A push to finally enact a hate crimes law in Arkansas, a state with a history of white supremacists, appeared to have all the elements for success: a popular Republican governor who made it a priority, major corporations endorsing the idea and support from communities …
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Appeals court upholds hold on Arkansas abortion laws

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday kept on hold an Arkansas law banning abortions 18 weeks into a woman's pregnancy and another banning the procedure from being performed because the fetus has Down syndrome.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 10 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas lawmakers won't meet this year on virus declaration

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers will not meet this month to vote on whether to support the state's coronavirus emergency declaration, House and Senate leaders said Tuesday, rejecting a request from Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 11 MONTHS AGO

Many GOP lawmakers shrug off Statehouse mask-wearing rules

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Many Republican lawmakers in states where coronavirus cases and hospitalizations have surged are not only rejecting statewide mask mandates. They're also resisting rules requiring them in their own capitols.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas doctors urge more virus limits as cases rise

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Nearly 300 doctors from around Arkansas urged Gov Asa Hutchinson on Wednesday to impose new restrictions to curb a surge in coronavirus cases as the state's hospitalizations from the virus hit a new record level.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 3 YEARS, 12 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas governor warns of 'difficult' decisions over virus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' governor on Thursday warned the state faced “difficult" decisions if the state's hospitals run out of space because of a surge in coronavirus cases.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Arkansas governor proposes $50M in tax cuts in new budget

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday proposed a nearly $5.9 billion budget that calls for $50 million in tax cuts, including a tax break for new residents in the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cotton coasts to win, Trump nabs Arkansas in GOP dominance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) —
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GOP Rep. French Hill wins reelection to Arkansas seat

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republican U.S. Rep. French Hill won reelection Tuesday to his Arkansas seat, overcoming a challenge from a Democratic state senator who had hoped to become the state's
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Cotton coasts to win, Trump nabs Arkansas in GOP dominance

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) —
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Republicans aim to maintain Arkansas dominance in election

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republicans hoped to maintain their dominance in
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrat hopes to flip Republican seat in solid red Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Democratic state senator hoped to flip a House seat in solidly red Arkansas on Tuesday and become the first Black member of Congress from the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tight race for House seat in solidly red Arkansas nears end

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The unexpectedly competitive race for a House seat in solidly red Arkansas neared the end on Monday, with the Democratic challenger predicting a potentially razor-thin finish and the Republican incumbent comparing it to past efforts to flip the district that have fallen short.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Democrat hopes to flip Republican seat in solid red Arkansas

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A Democratic state senator hoped to flip a House seat in solidly red Arkansas on Tuesday and become the first Black member of Congress from the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Republicans aim to maintain Arkansas dominance in election

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Republicans hoped to maintain their dominance in Arkansas on Tuesday, with Sen. Tom Cotton running a reelection campaign that has all the hallmarks of a 2024 White House bid.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tight race for House seat in solidly red Arkansas nears end

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The unexpectedly competitive race for a House seat in solidly red Arkansas neared the end on Monday, with the Democratic challenger predicting a potentially razor-thin finish and the Republican incumbent comparing it to past efforts to flip the district that have fallen short.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

10th Arkansas lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tenth Arkansas lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday in what has become the second largest outbreak of the virus in a state legislature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

10th Arkansas lawmaker tests positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A tenth Arkansas lawmaker tested positive for the coronavirus on Wednesday in what has become the second largest outbreak of the virus in a state legislature.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Coronavirus outbreak among Arkansas lawmakers grows to 9

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A coronavirus outbreak in the Arkansas Legislature grew by two on Tuesday, pushing the number of lawmakers who have caught the disease in the past week and a half to nine, including a niece of Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Coronavirus outbreak among Arkansas lawmakers grows to 9

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — A coronavirus outbreak in the Arkansas Legislature grew by two on Tuesday, pushing the number of lawmakers who have caught the disease in the past week and a half to nine, including a niece of Gov. Asa Hutchinson.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

7th Arkansas legislator tests positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislative leaders on Monday said they'll resume budget hearings but with new social distancing procedures in place after a seventh lawmaker in a week tested positive for COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tom Cotton is campaigning hard, just not for reelection

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) —
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7th Arkansas legislator tests positive for coronavirus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas legislative leaders on Monday said they'll resume budget hearings but with new social distancing procedures in place after a seventh lawmaker in a week tested positive for COVID-19.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Tom Cotton is campaigning hard, just not for reelection

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) —
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Despite rhetoric, GOP has supported packing state courts

Republican claims that Democrats would expand the U.S. Supreme Court to undercut the conservative majority if they win the presidency and control of Congress has a familiar ring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Despite rhetoric, GOP has supported packing state courts

Republican claims that Democrats would expand the U.S. Supreme Court to undercut the conservative majority if they win the presidency and control of Congress has a familiar ring.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Arkansas lawmakers test positive for virus, governor exposed

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Three Arkansas lawmakers have tested positive for the coronavirus, legislative leaders said Tuesday, and the state’s governor said he’s scaling back his public events and meetings after being exposed to someone with the virus.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Early voting begins in Arkansas for November election

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Monday in Arkansas for the November general election, and lines were reported at several locations around the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Early voting begins in Arkansas for November election

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Early voting began Monday in Arkansas for the November general election, and lines were reported at several locations around the state.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS AGO

Arkansas congressman, rival spar over tax cuts, health care

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic challenger Joyce Elliott clashed over President Donald's Trump's tax cuts and the federal health overhaul Monday as the two met up for their only debate in an Arkansas congressional race that's turned unexpectedly tight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Arkansas congressman, rival spar over tax cuts, health care

CONWAY, Ark. (AP) — Republican Rep. French Hill and Democratic challenger Joyce Elliott clashed over President Donald's Trump's tax cuts and the federal health overhaul Monday as the two met up for their only debate in an Arkansas congressional race that's turned unexpectedly tight.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

GOP governors in spiking states strain for silver linings

Hospitalizations from COVID-19 have hit their highest points recently throughout the Midwest, where the growth in new cases has been the worst in the nation.
COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 1 MONTH AGO

Arkansas may close some state parks over virus concerns

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas may temporarily close some of its most popular parks over concerns that large numbers of out-of-state visitors are crowding them during the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Tuesday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas creates COVID-19 fund as 2 more die from virus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' governor signed legislation early Saturday creating a $173 million fund that he can use to respond to the coronavirus outbreak, and health officials said two more people have died from the virus in the state.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas lawmakers approve COVID-19 fund as virus cases rise

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas lawmakers voted Friday to create a $173 million rainy day fund to combat coronavirus and to prevent some agencies’ budgets from being cut because of the pandemic’s economic fallout.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas to ban some indoor social gatherings due to virus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas will soon ban indoor social gatherings with more than 10 people to combat a growing number of coronavirus cases in the state, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Wednesday
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Governor says Arkansas faces $353M shortfall due to virus

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas faces a $353 million budget shortfall because of the economic fallout from the coronavirus outbreak, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Monday.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 7 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas virus cases up to 22; Little Rock to impose curfew

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas' largest city is imposing more restrictions, including a curfew, in an effort to curb the spread of the new coronavirus as the number infections in the state continues to rise.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Arkansas candidate backed by GOP groups wins court race

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — The chief administrative law judge for the Arkansas Workers' Compensation Commission and wife of the state Republican Party chairman was elected Tuesday to the Supreme Court after a race that focused on her deep ties to the GOP.
DAILY INTER-LAKE | UPDATED 4 YEARS, 8 MONTHS AGO

Family ties a factor in key Senate races

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 11 YEARS, 2 MONTHS AGO

Search for flood victims goes from frantic to grim

LANGLEY, Ark. - The search for nearly two dozen people who disappeared after flash floods swept through a popular campground went from desperate to grim on Saturday, after teams that scoured miles of river and rugged wilderness found just two bodies.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

Tornadoes kill woman; drowning also reported

SCOTLAND, Ark. - Leveled homes, overturned vehicles and uprooted trees were scattered across central Arkansas on Saturday after several tornadoes ripped through the state, killing a woman and injuring two dozen others, authorities said.
COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 14 YEARS, 6 MONTHS AGO