by - March 17, 2019 9:51 am
While the legislative session isn’t over yet, Gov. Asa Hutchinson is already focused on what will happen after the 92nd General Assembly dismisses. Appearing on this week’s edition of Talk…
by - March 13, 2019 5:16 pm
In a lights-out speech before the Little Rock Political Animals Club, Gov. Asa Hutchinson said on Wednesday (March 13) that he will ask lawmakers to soon take up the budget-balancing…
by - January 15, 2019 3:40 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson began his second term in office on Tuesday (Jan. 15) by asking lawmakers to “make history” by working together with him to push through his most aggressive…
by - January 10, 2019 3:50 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said Thursday (Jan. 10) he will kick-off the 2019 legislative session next week by asking state lawmakers to quickly approve his government transformation plan, one of the…
by - December 15, 2018 12:19 pm
Late Friday (Dec. 14), a federal judge in Texas declared the Affordable Care Act unconstitutional on the grounds that a federal tax measure passed by Republicans a year ago struck…
by - November 18, 2018 9:58 am
Fresh off an overwhelming re-election victory earlier this month, Gov. Asa Hutchinson says he’ll spend the next four years advancing his agenda of more efficient government, “responsible” tax cuts, and…
by - October 2, 2018 10:16 am
A six-figure ad buy from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) would suggest that the national Democratic campaign arm is bullish – for now – on their nominee Clarke Tucker’s…
by - September 5, 2018 6:06 pm
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jared Henderson said legislators convicted of crimes related to abuses of power should have their pensions revoked. Henderson detailed a seven-point plan to combat government corruption Wednesday,…
by - August 3, 2018 9:43 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson offered a steady dose of good news concerning the state’s healthcare marketplace on Friday (Aug. 3), highlighted by new year-ending data showing Medicaid spending in Arkansas in…
by - June 15, 2018 6:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson closed out the annual Arkansas Bar Association (ABA) meeting in Hot Springs on Friday (June 15) by urging Arkansans not to rush to judgment concerning the ongoing…
by - April 22, 2018 9:47 am
A new survey of likely Republican party primary voters in Arkansas shows that Gov. Asa Hutchinson has a nearly two-to-one lead over over challenger Jan Morgan. The latest Talk Business…
by - April 16, 2018 2:54 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson has asked the Arkansas Supreme Court to expedite an appeal of a judge’s order blocking the issuance of medical marijuana cultivation licenses. He also said Monday that…
by - April 3, 2018 8:11 am
Lt. Gov. Tim Griffin on Tuesday (April 3) endorsed Gov. Asa Hutchinson in his bid for re-election against Republican primary challenger Jan Morgan. “I’m going to be supporting the Governor,…
by - February 11, 2018 9:51 am
Where will the votes come from for Arkansas Works in the upcoming fiscal session? Gov. Asa Hutchinson says it’s less about lawmakers changing their minds and more about reforming a…
by - December 7, 2017 7:59 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson said he’s still optimistic about getting a federal waiver for Arkansas Works, his version of the Medicaid expansion proposal under the Affordable Health Act. Hutchinson and Arkansas…
by - June 14, 2017 3:00 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson, with Arkansas Department of Economic Development Director Mike Preston at his side, announced Wednesday (June 14) that he will lead a trade delegation on a seven-day European…
by - May 18, 2017 6:37 am
On his cell phone in the Miami International Airport, Gov. Asa Hutchinson was coming home to Arkansas with tax reform and a children’s cause on his mind just one day…
by - May 7, 2017 10:33 am
After a regular and special session, four state executions, and floodwaters threatening lives and commerce, Governor Asa Hutchinson has been in overdrive the first five months of 2017. “It’s been…
by - April 10, 2017 5:24 pm
In the last two months, President Donald Trump has seen erosion in his job approval numbers from Arkansas voters, while Gov. Asa Hutchinson’s performance seems to have risen over the…
by - April 7, 2017 4:17 pm
Gov. Asa Hutchinson issued his third and fourth vetoes of this year’s legislative session Thursday, including one regarding “unlawful mass picketing” in public places. Hutchinson vetoed Senate Bill 550 by…
