Getting in shape is always a top New Year’s Resolution and joining a gym is a popular step in achieving that goal. More than 60 million Americans are members of health clubs and gyms, according to the International Health, Racquet & Sportsclub Association. While the decision to join an exercise program or gym can be […]
Saline County Business Convicted of Medicaid Fraud; $115K in Restitution and Fines
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge today announced the conviction of a Saline County business owner who fraudulently billed Medicaid more than $64,000 for speech therapy services at a daycare for children who did not attend the daycare and/or did not need speech therapy. Jennifer Rogers, 44, owns Arkansas Therapy Source, LLC. She was convicted of […]
12 Phone Companies Agree to Provide Tools for Protecting Customers from Illegal Robocalls
A group of AGs and phone companies has formed an agreement to adopt eight principles to fight illegal robocalls, according to Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge. It is a bipartisan, public and private coalition with the Attorney General of each state and the District of Columbia along with 12 phone companies. This agreement is meant to help […]
Arkansas AG Calls for Feds & Telecoms to Stop Scammers from Robocalling
LITTLE ROCK – Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge wrote an op-ed article that was recently published in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, calling for the federal government and telecom companies to do more to stop illegal caller ID spoofing and robocalls. That article is re-printed here below: The phone rings and rings and rings. The number on my caller […]
Agencies Speak at Senior Center to Help with Consumer Safety and Rx
On Thursday morning, February 7th, Saline County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) deputies partnered with representatives of Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge’s office to present information on consumer safety and prescription drug safety topics. The event took place at the Benton Senior Center located on Citizens Drive. Area residents had the opportunity to ask questions and receive […]
Rutledge Gives Birth While Running for Re-Election as Attorney General
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge and husband, Boyce Johnson, today announced the birth of their daughter, Julianna Carol Johnson. She was born July 27, 2018, weighing 5 pounds 15 ounces and 18.9 inches long. Julianna is the first child for the couple. The family is recovering well at home and is grateful for the outpouring of […]
Minimum Wage, Casino Gaming, Marijuana, Legislative Redistricting and the November Ballot
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge issued a statement saying that in light of the Arkansas Supreme Court’s decision today in Couch v. Rutledge, she is certifying ballot titles for proposals to raise the minimum wage, authorize casino gaming, and revise the legislative redistricting process. The AG’s Offices stated Rutledge is rejecting a proposal that would legalize […]
Attorney General to Hold Mobile Office and More in Benton Feb 8th
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge has announced mobile office locations for February. Here is the schedule. Read below that for what to expect: Clark County, Thursday, February 1, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Clark County Cooperative Extension Service, 640 South 6th Suite B, Arkadelphia, AR 71923 Garland County, Tuesday, February 6, 10 – 11:30 a.m., Garland […]
Rutledge Names Saline County’s Josh Mesker as AG Re-election Campaign Manager
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced the hiring of Josh Mesker as Campaign Manager for her re-election campaign. “I am excited to announce Josh Mesker as my campaign manager,” said Attorney General Rutledge. “Josh is well-known in Arkansas politics and brings with him the communications, grassroots organizing, and public policy experience we need to run […]
Benton Woman Gets Probation, Must Pay Restitution for Exploiting Impaired Adults
Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge announced Tuesday, November 21, 2017, the conviction of Beverly Ann Brooks, age 59, of Benton for transferring funds out of nursing home residents’ trust accounts. Brooks pleaded guilty in Pulaski County Circuit Court to six counts of exploitation of an endangered or impaired adult, Class A misdemeanors for misappropriating the funds of six […]