Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester announced plans for a Liberty Day celebration at the Arkansas State Capitol on June 30, featuring historical presentations, educational exhibits, and a public reading of the Declaration of Independence. The public event aims to celebrate Almerica’s founding and honor the country’s continuing freedoms through interactive and educational activities. Read […]
After 25 Years, the Capitol’s Bronze Doors Are Opening Again
(LITTLE ROCK, ARK.) – Secretary of State Cole Jester is reopening the historic bronze doors of the State Capitol to the Arkansas public for the first time in 25 years. The doors will first be opened on Fridays from 9 am-12 pm, beginning this Friday, February 20th, as a new entrance for the public. Open […]
Spakes, a Benton native, interns in Boozman’s Washington office
Benton area residents calling U.S. Senator John Boozman’s (R-AR) Washington office in July may have heard a familiar voice on the other end of the line. Sarah Spakes, a 2019 graduate of Benton High School, participated in Boozman’s Congressional Internship Program. While in Washington, Spakes attended committee hearings, provided constituent services and assisted staff with […]
Capitol Monument by the Satanic Temple on the Agenda for Special Secretary of State Meeting 9/13
The Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, September 13, 2016. On August 23rd, Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin, who serves as Chair of the Capitol Arts and Grounds Commission, announced that he had scheduled a meeting of the Commission to be held September 13th and a draft agenda […]