Matt McKee, Garland County Justice of the Peace and Republican Party of Garland County Chairman, announced his candidacy for the newly-drawn Arkansas Senate District 6 in Garland and Saline County. “I am excited to announce my campaign for the Arkansas State Senate,” said McKee. “As a Justice of the Peace for Garland County, every action I […]
Republican State Representative Keith Brooks Announces for Re-Election
Arkansas State Representative Keith Brooks issued the following political campaign announcement on Thursday evening: “I look forward to…continuing to champion the principled conservative values we share.” Republican State Representative Keith Brooks announced his re-election bid to the Arkansas State House of Representatives. Rep. Brooks, who was first elected in 2020, currently represents House District 31. […]
Sen. Hammer submits bill that would reduce voting hours at the end of early voting
State Senator Kim Hammer, (R) of Benton, filed a bill this month, that would reduce voting hours during the last couple of days of early voting in an election. If passed, Senate Bill 485, would reduce voting hours on the final Saturday during early voting from the current 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. to end […]
Organization Presents 2019 Statesman Award to Senator Clark
The Family Council Action Committee awarded Senator Alan Clark of Lonsdale, Arkansas, the 2019 Statesman Award. Senator Clark received the award for making an A on the 2019 Family Council Action Committee legislative report card. Recipients of this award are recognized for their votes during the 92nd General Assembly on the 25 bills in the […]
Special Election for Dist. 22 has Dec 10th Primary; Final March 3rd
UPDATE DEC 10, 2019: State House of Representatives District 22 elections will be a little different in this voting cycle and perhaps a little confusing. There are elections for two different terms. The 1st election is to fill the vacant seat for remainder of the current term – up until Dec. 31, 2020. There are […]
Realtor Furman files to run for State Rep in Dist 28
Tony Furman recently filed to run for the office of State Representative in District 28. His announcement follows: I have called Saline County home since 2003. Since then, I have enjoyed getting to meet the wonderful people that make our county such a tremendous place to live. It is my desire to represent the 28th […]
Fite Announces His Intent to Run for a 4th Term as State Representative
State Representative Lanny Fite announced his intent to seek his fourth term in the Arkansas State House of Representatives. Fite is serving his third term as a state representative in District 23, which includes a portion of Saline County. He currently sits on three standing committees House City, County and Local Affairs, which he chairs, […]
Former Senator Hutchinson Admits to Accepting $350K in Bribes from Non-Profit
Former Senator Jeremy Hutchinson pleaded guilty Monday to one count of conspiracy to commit federal program bribery to the tune of $350,000. Hutchinson is the nephew of Governor Asa Hutchinson and served Saline County in the Arkansas Legislature for approximately eight years. KATV Channel 7 has more story at this link: https://katv.com/news/local/former-arkansas-lawmaker-pleads-guilty-in-corruption-case.
Video: Governor Speaks in Benton About Jobs, Taxes, Reading, more
The focus was job creation, tax cuts and reading levels, among other topics discussed by Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson, who was the featured speaker at the first Legislative Breakfast of 2017. These events serve to update local citizens on what is going on in the current legislative session, there is a q&a segment, and breakfast […]
Representative Kim Hammer Announces for State Senate
Benton – At an event with supporters from around the district, State Representative Kim Hammer of Benton announced he would be a candidate for State Senate in 2018. “This decision was one I prayed about and sought advice for from family, friends, and colleagues. I’m running for State Senate because I believe I can use […]