State officials disqualified the measure Wednesday. But new records show their justifications may not hold up to scrutiny.
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Heber Springs dispensary ownership change on hold
The Heber Springs dispensary is at the center of a complicated legal battle.
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State election board hears comments on e-signatures
The state Board of Election Commissioners held a public hearing on the a rule to prohibit electronic signatures for voter registration.
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State’s marijuana tax revenue at lowest in 3 years
Two taxes applied to medical marijuana brought in $30.5 million in the fiscal year that just ended.
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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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Still need to sign petitions? Here’s where to go, June 28-30
The deadline for turning in signatures is July 5, so time is short to get your John or Joan Hancock on the various petitions.
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Joyce Elliott, former state senator and liberal stalwart, has suffered a stroke
According to her family, Elliott underwent surgery and is recovering in Little Rock.
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Republican-voting retiree charged with felony after threatening to blow up the governor
Scott was released on bond with conditions including no contact with the Governor or the Governor’s family.
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Burglars use truck to smash and go at Pic-n-Go
Early Tuesday morning, a Chevy Silverado rammed into the Pic-n-Go store on Markham St. until the door caved in.
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Arkansas attorney general sues Chinese-owned Temu for deceptive practices
Temu, an online shopping platform with Chinese ownership, is the subject of the latest lawsuit from Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin.