State officials disqualified the measure Wednesday. But new records show their justifications may not hold up to scrutiny.
Matt Campbell
Your friendly neighborhood word-slinger
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Newly released records raise questions about secretary of state’s rejection of abortion amendment
John Thurston’s letter strongly implied abortion advocates had failed to turn in a list of paid canvassers on July 5. In fact, they did.
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As offense fizzles, Travs drop four of six to Frisco
Even a disappointing series can give you insight into life, prompt some useful trivia knowledge, and get your pitchers some awards.
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Governor appoints campaign manager to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
Chris Caldwell was Gov. Sarah Sanders’ 2022 campaign manager and will manager her 2026 run as well.
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Republicans evict Republicans from Republican-owned building in Saline County
The Republican Party of Saline County cited a failure to insure the property and a no-confidence vote regarding Tom Cotton and others as reasons for the eviction.
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Tick tock! Here’s where to sign the ballot initiatives on abortion, public ed, FOIA, etc.
Time is running out for you to sign. Here’s where to go. Go!
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Travelers hang 37 runs on Springfield, take four of six games to start second half
Four wins against your rival, plus one of your guys hits four homers in a game and wins player of the week? That’s a solid start.
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America is cooked: Supreme Court grants Trump broad immunity
In a 6-3 decision along partisan lines, the conservative majority effectively declared Donald Trump above federal law.
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Main character governor congratulates herself for spending federal money
There goes Gov. Sarah Sanders claiming credit for others’ good work again.
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Why it’s a big deal that the Supreme Court struck down Chevron deference
A primer on what Chevron deference was, why people wanted to end it, and what today’s SCOTUS decision actually does.