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Weekend Digest: The Democratic Week In Review

For our weekend political readers: OBAMA DOWNSIZES THE DREAM Politico’s Glenn Thrush covers the President’s Thursday night speech, an address he says will be summed up by “downsized expectations.” Obama’s…

Sen. Boozman Relays Support For Half-cent Highway Tax Proposal

U.S. Senator John Boozman (R) said on Thursday (Sept. 6) that he personally supports a legislatively-referred temporary half-cent sales tax proposal that would fund Arkansas’ four-lane highways.

Rep. Hudson Hallum Resigns Over Voter Fraud Charges: “I Made Awful Choices”

State Rep. Hudson Hallum (D-Marion) today resigned his House seat and withdrew as a candidate in the 2012 election after entering a guilty plea on a federal charge related to…

Bill Clinton Calls On Country To Stick With Obama

Wednesday night, Former President Bill Clinton delivered a 48-minute sermon to Democrats and the nation calling for four more years of President Barack Obama’s leadership.

Bill Clinton Works Arkansas Crowd At Convention

Native son, former Arkansas Governor and former President Bill Clinton is still the biggest draw for state Democrats.

The Post-Labor Day Political Firestorm

Labor Day is typically the start of the fall campaign season and the holiday is even known for it’s patriotic fireworks. Political fireworks erupted across the state on Tuesday.

House GOP Aiming For School Reforms

Republicans in the Arkansas House of Representatives are considering legislation that could empower an entity other than the state Board of Education to authorize charter schools. Other possible legislation would create a tax credit scholarship program that would enable students to attend private schools.

Democrats In Charlotte Still Focusing On Arkansas

As Arkansas Democrats descend on North Carolina and their national Charlotte convention, they are likely to focus on their home state as much as the home team.

Beebe Gets Letter Of Assurance From Feds On Medicaid Flexibility

Gov. Mike Beebe has received a letter from federal administrators assuring him that Arkansas will have flexibility with a possible Medicaid expansion.

Conservative Groups File Legal Challenge To Block Marijuana Initiative

The Coalition to Preserve Arkansas Values — a group of conservative interests — will challenge a medical marijuana proposal that has qualified for the November ballot.

Weekend Digest: The Republican Week In Review

The Republican convention in Tampa ended last week. Here’s a handy round-up of political insight from around the country.

Americans For Prosperity Hits Democratic Candidates With Mailer On Diesel Fuel Tax

If there was ever any doubt outside groups would play in state legislative races this fall, you can erase it.

Huckabee Touts Former Rival Romney At GOP Convention

Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee — now a prominent national media mogul in the conservative movement — held a prime-time speaking slot at the Republican National Convention to tout GOP Presidential nominee Mitt Romney.

Beebe Names Conway’s Ancil Lea To Head Health IT Coordination

Gov. Mike Beebe (D) announced that Ancil Lea of Conway will be the new Coordinator for the Arkansas Office of Health Information Technology (OHIT).

Boozman, Pryor, Womack Secure $10 Million For XNA

U.S. Senators Mark Pryor (D) and John Boozman (R) and Third District Congressman Steve Womack (R) announced that the Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport will receive $10 million from the U.S. Department of Transportation to rehabilitate its runway and enhance airfield operations.